Compared across 3 organizations. General Exercise Provisions category.
Elbow fixation (no movement) is required once the athlete reaches the overhead position. The elbow must be fully extended (locked out). Knees must also be fully extended. Any visible movement or instability at the elbow in the overhead position results in a no-count.
At lockout, the hands (arms), trunk, and legs must all be straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. The athlete must be standing with full extension of knees, hips, and arms, with the kettlebell(s) directly overhead.
At lockout (overhead fixation position), the arms, trunk, and legs must all be straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. The athlete must be standing with full extension of knees, hips, and arms, with the kettlebell(s) directly overhead. Proper lockout means the elbow is fully locked and the kettlebell rests on the forearm in the overhead position.
IKSFA defines specific joint requirements (elbow, knee, hip). IUKL/GSU focus on "legs straightened" and "arms extended." All require full extension.
Athlete Impact: Focus on achieving clear full extension in the overhead position with every rep. The principle is the same across all organizations.
Elbow fixation (no movement) is required once the athlete reaches the overhead position. The elbow must be fully extended (locked out). Knees must also be fully extended. Any visible movement or instability at the elbow in the overhead position results in a no-count.
At lockout, the hands (arms), trunk, and legs must all be straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. The athlete must be standing with full extension of knees, hips, and arms, with the kettlebell(s) directly overhead.
At lockout (overhead fixation position), the arms, trunk, and legs must all be straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. The athlete must be standing with full extension of knees, hips, and arms, with the kettlebell(s) directly overhead. Proper lockout means the elbow is fully locked and the kettlebell rests on the forearm in the overhead position.
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