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Kettlebell Sport

Kettlebell sport is strength-endurance competition with kettlebells, usually over long timed sets in disciplines such as jerk, snatch, long cycle or biathlon. Valid repetitions, technique, breathing, grip and pacing decide performance.

LevelMain sport FamilyStrength Sport CategoryStrength sport

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Classification

Category Strength sport

Family Strength Sport

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Kettlebell sport measures valid repetitions in long sets such as snatch, jerk, long cycle or biathlon.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like strength endurance, technical detail, measurable repetitions and pacing.

Cost Medium: one suitable kettlebell, timer and optional coach are enough to start. Medium through multiple bell weights, coaching, platform training, entry fees and possible travel. Kettlebell sport group, weightlifting/functional-fitness gym, girevoy club or online coaching. Increase set duration and technique before weight; bells that are too heavy make the s…

First progress After a few weeks, longer sets and steadier rack/breathing phases become realistic; competition form takes much longer.

Fitness level medium to high

Was du brauchst

suitable kettlebell(s)
timer
clear platform
coach or technique feedback
chalk if allowed
patience for light weights

First steps

learn rack position
practise clean technically
start one-minute sets
progress jerk/long cycle cleanly
build snatch grip management

Kettlebell-sport coach, girevoy group, weightlifting/functional-fitness gym, workshop, national federation or online club.

Build wrist, shoulder and back technique; stop for pain and use coaching/medical advice where needed.

Weitere Angaben

Aliases Girevoy Sport, Kettlebell Lifting

Tags kettlebell sport, girevoy, long cycle, snatch, Kettlebell Sport, Girevoy, Long Cycle, Snatch

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Perform as many valid kettlebell repetitions as possible in the discipline within the time limit.

Teilnehmer

Individual lifters by classes; team/relay possible by federation.

Teamgröße

Usually individual.

Spielfeld

Competition platform or marked lifting area.

Dauer

Often long timed sets, by discipline and organisation.

Wertung

Valid reps count; technique, fixation, hand changes and setting the bell down follow the rulebook.

Gewinnbedingung

Best result in class and discipline, possibly by coefficient, body weight or team score.

Ausrüstung

competition kettlebell(s)
platform
timer
chalk by venue
competition clothing

Wichtige Regelpunkte

missing fixation
illegal hand change
setting the kettlebell down
technical no-count
uniform/equipment breach

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL)
International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL)

International Union of Kettlebell Lifting IUKL · federation · high
Competition Disciplines Kettlebell University · rules-guide · medium
Kettlebell Sport: What's It All About And Where Do I Start? Kettlebell Nation · beginner-blog · medium
5 Guidelines for Beginner Kettlebell Sport Programming KB Fit Britt · coach-blog · medium