23 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles jerk (short cycle) rules.
Double Jerk (2x20kg), Open division: MSWC 400/450/500, MS 300/350/400, CMS 200/250/300. Weight classes: <75/75-85/>85kg.
On Double Jerk lifts, both arms must reach the lockout position at the same time. If one arm straightens after the other, that repetition cannot be counted.
Double Jerk (2x16kg), Veteran division: MSWC 450/500/550, MS 350/400/450, CMS 250/300/350. Weight classes: <75/75-85/>85kg.
BOLT offers both Single Kettlebell Jerk and Double Kettlebell Jerk as separate competition events. Both men and women may compete in either variant.
In Jerk, the kettlebell is driven from the rack position to overhead lockout with fixation. Legs, hips, and arms must reach full extension. The kettlebell must be directly over or behind the shoulder ...
During the moment of fixing of kettlebells in the top position, hands, trunks, and legs should be straightened. Legs and kettlebells should be on one line in parallel to a plane of the body.
IKMF Games Jerk, 10 min, 1x40kg men, multi-switch. Open: MSWC 150/170/190, MS 115/135/155, CMS 80/100/120, National Rank 60/80/100. Veteran: MSWC 130/150/170, MS 95/115/135, CMS 60/80/100, National Ra...
Men's Jerk 30-minute half marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC requires 550/650/750 reps (32kg, <75/75-85/>85kg), MS requires 450/550/650 reps (32kg), CMS requires 300/400/500 reps (32kg), Ran...
Men's Jerk 60-minute marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC requires 1100/1200/1300 reps (24kg, <75/75-85/>85kg), MS requires 1050/1150/1250 reps (24kg), CMS requires 700/800/900 reps (24kg), Ra...
Lowering the kettlebells back to rack after the overhead count follows the same principle across organizations — controlled return to rack position.
In Jerk (short cycle), men lift two kettlebells simultaneously (one in each hand). Both kettlebells must be jerked from rack to overhead lockout together, achieving fixation with both arms, trunk, and...
If the athlete's elbows continue to move (press or push) after the knees have straightened from the second dip, the repetition receives a no-count. The arms must lock out before or simultaneously with...
If the movement is performed using a press or push press technique instead of a jerk (with the characteristic first and second dip), the repetition receives a no-count.
There is a mandatory rack position lockout between jerks. Lifters must demonstrate control in the rack position by locking out the knees. Similar to overhead fixation, the weights must stop moving in ...
A brief rack pause is required before each jerk. The athlete must demonstrate a clear stop in the rack position with the kettlebell(s) resting on the chest and arms pressed against the trunk before in...
Resting the kettlebell(s) on the shoulders (as opposed to proper rack position on the chest/forearms) constitutes a violation. Three violations of this type results in disqualification.
Jerk starting position is defined very consistently: kettlebells in rack on chest, arms pressed to trunk, legs straight.
STOP command is triggered when: 1) Kettlebells are resting on the shoulder joints (except at the beginning), 2) When kettlebells fall below the level of the belt, 3) When the athlete leaves the platfo...
A valid jerk requires driving kettlebells from rack to overhead lockout with fixation. IKSFA uniquely requires two distinct knee bends (dip and bump) while others focus on the overall movement.
Men's Jerk 30-minute half marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 550/650/750 reps (28kg), MS V1(40-49) 450/550/650 (28kg), MS V2(50-59) 450/500/550 (24kg), CMS V1 300/400/500 (28kg), CMS V2 350/400/450 (24kg)...
Men's Jerk 60-minute marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 1000/1100/1200 reps (24kg), MS V1(40-49) 800/900/1000 (24kg), MS V2(50-59) 800/900/1100 (20kg), CMS V1 600/700/800 (24kg), CMS V2 550/650/800 (20kg)...
In GSU competitions, women perform the jerk portion of biathlon with two kettlebells (double jerk), consistent with the modern international standard. This applies to biathlon jerk sets.
In marathon Jerk with a single kettlebell: the arm can be changed only by lowering the kettlebell halfway through the legs and bringing it to the rack position on the other side. The athlete may also ...