What is a Turkish Get Up? The Turkish getup is a full body, multiplanar movement, usually performed with a kettlebell (but can also be done with a dumbbell, sandbag, or bodyweight only). Unlike many of the other movements typically associated with kettlebell training; like swings, cleans, and snatches; the TGU is a much slower, …
Ask the Muscle Doc: Is Bodybuilding-Style Training Functional?
Should I be doing functional training, or will my bodybuilding workouts keep me in good condition for all my other activities? The term “functional training” is one of the most popular buzzwords in fitness. It’s also one of the most misused. The idea behind functional training is to use exercises that optimize your ability …