Compared across 5 organizations. Jerk (Short Cycle) Rules category.
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 the legs straightening. Jerk Two Distinct Knee Bends Required: The jerk must demonstrate two distinguishable knee bends: the first dip (knees bend while kettlebell is in rack position) and the second dip (knees bend to get under the kettlebell during the upward drive). Failure to demonstrate a distinguishable second knee bend results in a no-count.
DO NOT COUNT when: 1) Lifting movement is carried out with a break, 2) When kettlebells alternate (right and left), 3) When the kettlebells do not hold down simultaneously, 4) Lack of technical stop in the rack position, 5) Lack of fixation over the head, 6) Movement is performed by press and push press technique.
If the athlete does not achieve complete fixation (visible stop of kettlebells and athlete) at either the starting rack position or the overhead lockout position, the repetition is not counted. Jerk No-Count — No Alignment: If the athlete's arms, trunk, or legs are not fully straightened at overhead lockout, or if there is excessive lean or rotation, the repetition is not counted. Legs and kettlebells should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Jerk No-Count — Press Out: If the athlete adds an additional pressing or pushing movement during the jerk (i.e., the bell stops partway and is pressed out to lockout rather than being driven overhead in one continuous motion), the repetition is not counted. The jerk must be completed in one explosive movement from rack to overhead.
If the athlete does not achieve complete fixation (visible stop of kettlebells and athlete) at either the starting rack position or the overhead lockout position, the repetition is not counted. Jerk No-Count — Additional Press: If the athlete adds an additional pressing or pushing movement during the jerk (i.e., the bell stops and is pressed out rather than being driven overhead in one continuous motion), the repetition is not counted.
If the lifter's legs do not straighten before the first knee dip to initiate the Jerk, a technical foul may be called.
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 the legs straightening. Jerk Two Distinct Knee Bends Required: The jerk must demonstrate two distinguishable knee bends: the first dip (knees bend while kettlebell is in rack position) and the second dip (knees bend to get under the kettlebell during the upward drive). Failure to demonstrate a distinguishable second knee bend results in a no-count.
DO NOT COUNT when: 1) Lifting movement is carried out with a break, 2) When kettlebells alternate (right and left), 3) When the kettlebells do not hold down simultaneously, 4) Lack of technical stop in the rack position, 5) Lack of fixation over the head, 6) Movement is performed by press and push press technique.
If the athlete does not achieve complete fixation (visible stop of kettlebells and athlete) at either the starting rack position or the overhead lockout position, the repetition is not counted. Jerk No-Count — No Alignment: If the athlete's arms, trunk, or legs are not fully straightened at overhead lockout, or if there is excessive lean or rotation, the repetition is not counted. Legs and kettlebells should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Jerk No-Count — Press Out: If the athlete adds an additional pressing or pushing movement during the jerk (i.e., the bell stops partway and is pressed out to lockout rather than being driven overhead in one continuous motion), the repetition is not counted. The jerk must be completed in one explosive movement from rack to overhead.
If the athlete does not achieve complete fixation (visible stop of kettlebells and athlete) at either the starting rack position or the overhead lockout position, the repetition is not counted. Jerk No-Count — Additional Press: If the athlete adds an additional pressing or pushing movement during the jerk (i.e., the bell stops and is pressed out rather than being driven overhead in one continuous motion), the repetition is not counted.
If the lifter's legs do not straighten before the first knee dip to initiate the Jerk, a technical foul may be called.
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