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Russian Kettlebell Swing

Athlete start with the kettlebell just below the groin, the kettlebell is then swung up above horizontal line.

Demonstration
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Rep Start
  • Hang position.
  • Entire kettlebell is behind the vertical plane made by tip of the athletes toes and inside the legs.
Rep End
  • Standing tall.
  • The entire kettlebell with handle breaks the horizontal plane of the top of the athlete's shoulders.
  • Elbows locked out.
Rep Requirement
  • Kettlebell must be swung up in one fluid motion.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • The athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.
Equipment
  • 1 Kettlebell (1 or 2 hands).
  • 2 Kettlebells
Team Synchro
  • Rep end
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

HANG POSITION

Standing free.

  • Object off ground (not touching ground with any part of the object).
  • Object is supported by the hands, arms oriented downward from the shoulders.
  • Elbows extended.
  • Shoulders in front of the vertical plane, placing object slightly lower than a deadlift lockout.
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POSITION

STANDING TALL

  • Standing free position is achieved
  • Full extension of the hips and knees
  • Chest up, straight back
  • Vertical alignment of the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles
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BODY PART

SHOULDERS

Area on torso including the actual shoulders and down to and including clavicle.

BODY PART

ELBOWS

The joint between the humerus (upper arm) and the radius and ulna (forearm).

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