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American Kettlebell Swing

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

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
  • Object is overhead.
  • Full extension of elbows.
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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