Jerk No-Count — No Fixation — Jerk (Short Cycle) Rules — Kettlebell Sport Rules

Rule Text by Organization

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

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.

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

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.

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

Comparison Analysis

Both GSU and IUKL penalize the same way for missing fixation — the rep is not counted.

What All Organizations Agree On

Both organizations require fixation in both rack and overhead positions
Missing fixation in either position results in a no-count

Athlete Impact: Under both GSU and IUKL, ensure clear fixation at both rack and overhead positions to get every rep counted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define jerk no-count — no fixation?

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.

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define jerk no-count — no fixation?

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.

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