General No-Count Reasons

Compared across 6 organizations. General Exercise Provisions category.

Rule Text by Organization

IKO International Kettlebell Organization

No-count is issued for: (1) No fixation — lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless, (2) No alignment — excessive lean, rotation, incomplete extension, (3) Free hand assist — using free hand to support or stabilize the kettlebell, (4) No arm lockout — arm does not straighten before legs straighten.

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

Repetitions are marked invalid (no-count / 'not considered') for: (1) Absence of fixation at starting or top position — the athlete and kettlebell do not become completely motionless. (2) Additional pressing or pushing movements during the lift — the bell must be lifted in a continuous manner without stopping. (3) Arms, trunk, or legs not straightened at lockout (incomplete extension). (4) Excessive lean or rotation at lockout. (5) During snatch: contact between the free hand and body, platform, or kettlebell.

IUKL International Union of Kettlebell Lifting

Repetitions are marked invalid ('not considered') for: (1) Absence of fixation at starting or top position — the athlete and kettlebell do not become completely motionless. (2) Additional pressing or pushing movements during the lift — the bell must be lifted in a continuous manner. (3) Arms, trunk, or legs not straightened at lockout. (4) Contact between the free hand and body, platform, or kettlebell during snatch.

IKMF International Kettlebell Marathon Federation

A no-count is issued for: (1) No fixation - lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless at the top, (2) No alignment - excessive lean, rotation, or incomplete extension, (3) Hand violation - using the free hand to support or stabilize the kettlebell, (4) Switching violation - improper hand change technique. Upon receiving a no-count, the lifter must return to the starting position and self-correct.

IKSFA International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy

A repetition receives a no-count for: (1) No fixation — lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless in the overhead position, (2) Arm not vertical — overhead position less than 90 degrees perpendicular to floor, (3) Incomplete extension — elbows or knees not fully straightened, (4) Press or push press used instead of jerk technique, (5) Free hand touches the kettlebell during the lift, (6) Free hand or body part touches the platform, legs, or lifting arm.

IKLF International Kettlebell Lifting Federation

The free hand cannot be used to complete a repetition. Using the free hand to assist in pressing or stabilizing the kettlebell overhead results in a no-count. For example, using the free hand to help complete a press results in the lifter receiving a no-count. No-Count: Free Hand Rack Recovery: The free hand cannot be used to achieve fixation or to recover a weight that is falling out of position. If the kettlebell is sliding out of the rack position and the lifter uses the free hand to prevent it, the lifter must perform the clean again for the repetition to count. No-Count: No Fixation: A no-count is issued if fixation is not achieved in the overhead position. The bell and the lifter must both come to a momentary stop with all joints locked out. No-Count: No Rack Lockout: A no-count is issued if the lifter does not demonstrate knee lockout in the rack position before initiating the jerk or overhead movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does International Kettlebell Organization (IKO) define general no-count reasons?

No-count is issued for: (1) No fixation — lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless, (2) No alignment — excessive lean, rotation, incomplete extension, (3) Free hand assist — using free hand to support or stabilize the kettlebell, (4) No arm lockout — arm does not straighten before legs straighten.

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define general no-count reasons?

Repetitions are marked invalid (no-count / 'not considered') for: (1) Absence of fixation at starting or top position — the athlete and kettlebell do not become completely motionless. (2) Additional pressing or pushing movements during the lift — the bell must be lifted in a continuous manner without stopping. (3) Arms, trunk, or legs not straightened at lockout (incomplete extension). (4) Excessive lean or rotation at lockout. (5) During snatch: contact between the free hand and body, platform, or kettlebell.

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define general no-count reasons?

Repetitions are marked invalid ('not considered') for: (1) Absence of fixation at starting or top position — the athlete and kettlebell do not become completely motionless. (2) Additional pressing or pushing movements during the lift — the bell must be lifted in a continuous manner. (3) Arms, trunk, or legs not straightened at lockout. (4) Contact between the free hand and body, platform, or kettlebell during snatch.

How does International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF) define general no-count reasons?

A no-count is issued for: (1) No fixation - lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless at the top, (2) No alignment - excessive lean, rotation, or incomplete extension, (3) Hand violation - using the free hand to support or stabilize the kettlebell, (4) Switching violation - improper hand change technique. Upon receiving a no-count, the lifter must return to the starting position and self-correct.

How does International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy (IKSFA) define general no-count reasons?

A repetition receives a no-count for: (1) No fixation — lifter and kettlebell do not become motionless in the overhead position, (2) Arm not vertical — overhead position less than 90 degrees perpendicular to floor, (3) Incomplete extension — elbows or knees not fully straightened, (4) Press or push press used instead of jerk technique, (5) Free hand touches the kettlebell during the lift, (6) Free hand or body part touches the platform, legs, or lifting arm.

How does International Kettlebell Lifting Federation (IKLF) define general no-count reasons?

The free hand cannot be used to complete a repetition. Using the free hand to assist in pressing or stabilizing the kettlebell overhead results in a no-count. For example, using the free hand to help complete a press results in the lifter receiving a no-count. No-Count: Free Hand Rack Recovery: The free hand cannot be used to achieve fixation or to recover a weight that is falling out of position. If the kettlebell is sliding out of the rack position and the lifter uses the free hand to prevent it, the lifter must perform the clean again for the repetition to count. No-Count: No Fixation: A no-count is issued if fixation is not achieved in the overhead position. The bell and the lifter must both come to a momentary stop with all joints locked out. No-Count: No Rack Lockout: A no-count is issued if the lifter does not demonstrate knee lockout in the rack position before initiating the jerk or overhead movement.

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