Beyond the Possible: Turkish Get-Up with a 116 kg barbell

In this video, the athlete demonstrates phenomenal strength and coordination while performing one of the most challenging exercises in strength training—the Turkish get-up. What makes this record unique is that a 116 kg barbell is used instead of a traditional kettlebell. You'll see how crucial every second of concentration and perfect balance is to lift such a weight from the floor to a vertical position, holding the weight at arm's length.

The Turkish get-up with a barbell is considered significantly more difficult than with a kettlebell due to the length of the bar, which constantly threatens to upset balance. This exercise engages virtually every muscle group, including the deep stabilizer muscles, the shoulder girdle, and the entire core. The exercise originates from the training of wrestlers of the past, who used it to develop absolute strength and the ability to rise from any position under pressure from an opponent.