Overhead Lockout Requirement

IKLF competition rule. General Exercise Provisions category.

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IKLF International Kettlebell Lifting Federation

All overhead lifts require full lockout: the arm(s) must be fully extended with the kettlebell(s) stable overhead. The lifter and kettlebell must achieve fixation (momentary freeze) with all joints locked out and in proper alignment.

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