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Apr 2024
9m 26s

Are Turkish Get Ups Bad For BJJ?!

JT & Joey
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Episode 313:  Could the Turkish get-up be the unsung hero of your jiu-jitsu strength training? That's the topic we're dissecting after Dr. Mike Israetel, a respected bodybuilding expert and a seasoned BJJ brown belt himself, tossed the gauntlet down by dismissing the exercise as a mere "circus act." But we're not so quick to let this challenge slide by uncontested. With our combined quarter-century of experience in the thick of combat sports fitness, we're laying out the case for the Turkish get-up's comprehensive benefits. From building shoulder stability to enhancing your ability to wriggle out of a tight side control, we're unpacking the potential this multifaceted exercise has for upping your grappling game.

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