🏋️ Jerk (Short Cycle) Rules

Jerk — Men Use Two Kettlebells

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GSU Girevoy Sport Union

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 legs straightened.

2 kettlebells
Source: GSU Competition Rules (Rules Pack images), GSU Ranking Tables (JPG images + PDF), GSU Website, IUKL Rules and Regulations (2013/2017 — GSU's parent system)

IUKL International Union of Kettlebell Lifting

In Jerk (short cycle), men lift two kettlebells simultaneously. Both kettlebells must be jerked from rack to overhead lockout together, achieving fixation with both arms, trunk, and legs straightened.

2 kettlebells
Source: IUKL International Rules and Regulations (2013/2017), IUKL Official Ranking Tables Excel (2014-2017), AKA/IUKL Rankings PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define jerk — men use two kettlebells?

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 legs straightened.

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define jerk — men use two kettlebells?

In Jerk (short cycle), men lift two kettlebells simultaneously. Both kettlebells must be jerked from rack to overhead lockout together, achieving fixation with both arms, trunk, and legs straightened.

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