Kettlebell sport field guide · Girevoy sport
This is not Hardstyle (Pavel-influended) Kettlebell lifting. Kettlebell Sport is endurance kettlebell lifting where lifters have 10 minutes (or 5 minutes in sprint sets) to complete as many reps as possible without setting the bells down. Efficiency and technique are important to maintain energy throughout set.
Unlike hardstyle lifting, kettlebell sport is an endurance event. The technical goal is repeatable, economical movement under a fixed time limit.
LC / TALC / OALC
Clean and Jerk. Commonly performed with 2 kettlebells, but one-arm variants performed for half-marathon and marathon. Abbreviations include: LC (long cycle), TALC (two-arm long cycle), C+J (clean and jerk), OALC (one-arm long cycle).
SNATCH
Snatch. Performed with one kettlebell. Double-arm variant referred to as Double Snatch.
JERK / OAJ
Jerk. Commonly performed with 2 kettlebells, but one-arm variants performed for half-marathon and marathon. Abbreviations include: OAJ (one-arm jerk).
DHS / HS
. Performed with two bells. First part of lift is like a double snatch, but after fixation the athlete drops to the rack before the back swing. Abbreviations include: HS (one-arm half-snatch), DHS (two-arm half-snatch).
Start with introductions, history, and background from coaches, clubs, and archival sources before moving into equipment, technique, and programming.
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GEAR
Competition bells, youth equipment, belts, prep tools, chalk, shoes and storage.
LEARN
Technique instruction, follow-along sessions, interviews, GPP and practical setup advice.
TRAIN
Free programs and programming guidance for long cycle, jerk and general sport preparation.
COMPETE
Calendars and organizations for finding events and competition opportunities.
COACH
Directories and resources for finding kettlebell sport coaching.
RANK
Ranking standards from major kettlebell sport organizations around the world.