Compared across 4 organizations. Jerk (Short Cycle) Rules category.
A valid jerk repetition: from the rack position (kettlebells on chest, arms pressed to trunk, legs straight), the athlete drives the kettlebells overhead using a jerk motion (first dip, bump/drive, second dip under the bells, stand to lockout). At lockout, hands, trunk, and legs must be straightened with the kettlebells in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Fixation must be achieved overhead before the judge issues a count. Kettlebells are then lowered by any method back to the starting rack position.
A valid jerk repetition: from the rack position (kettlebells on chest, arms pressed to trunk, legs straight), the athlete drives the kettlebells overhead to full lockout with hands, trunk, and legs straightened. The legs and kettlebells should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Fixation must be achieved overhead before the judge issues a count. Kettlebells are then lowered by any method back to the starting rack position.
A valid jerk rep: kettlebell(s) driven from rack position to overhead lockout with fixation. Legs, hips, and arms in full extension. KB directly over or behind shoulder. Complete momentary pause. Phases: first dip (bend knees, hips forward), bump/triple extension, second dip (get under the bell, push hips back), lockout overhead, drop back to rack position.
A valid jerk repetition requires: (1) Brief rack pause before each lift with elbows against the body, (2) Two distinct knee bends — first knee bend with bell racked, second knee bend during upward drive before elbow fixation, (3) Elbow fixation (no movement) once the second knee bend is completed, (4) Brief overhead pause with knees and elbows fully extended, (5) Lower back to rack position. Men perform with 2 kettlebells, women with 1 kettlebell.
IKSFA requires explicit "two distinct knee bends" (first dip and second dip/bump). Other orgs define the movement more broadly as rack to overhead with fixation.
IKSFA requires a "brief rack pause before each lift with elbows against the body." Other orgs require fixation in rack but vary on specificity.
Athlete Impact: Under IKSFA, ensure your jerk technique clearly shows two distinct knee bends. Under other orgs, focus on clean lockout and clear fixation.
A valid jerk repetition: from the rack position (kettlebells on chest, arms pressed to trunk, legs straight), the athlete drives the kettlebells overhead using a jerk motion (first dip, bump/drive, second dip under the bells, stand to lockout). At lockout, hands, trunk, and legs must be straightened with the kettlebells in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Fixation must be achieved overhead before the judge issues a count. Kettlebells are then lowered by any method back to the starting rack position.
A valid jerk repetition: from the rack position (kettlebells on chest, arms pressed to trunk, legs straight), the athlete drives the kettlebells overhead to full lockout with hands, trunk, and legs straightened. The legs and kettlebells should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body. Fixation must be achieved overhead before the judge issues a count. Kettlebells are then lowered by any method back to the starting rack position.
A valid jerk rep: kettlebell(s) driven from rack position to overhead lockout with fixation. Legs, hips, and arms in full extension. KB directly over or behind shoulder. Complete momentary pause. Phases: first dip (bend knees, hips forward), bump/triple extension, second dip (get under the bell, push hips back), lockout overhead, drop back to rack position.
A valid jerk repetition requires: (1) Brief rack pause before each lift with elbows against the body, (2) Two distinct knee bends — first knee bend with bell racked, second knee bend during upward drive before elbow fixation, (3) Elbow fixation (no movement) once the second knee bend is completed, (4) Brief overhead pause with knees and elbows fully extended, (5) Lower back to rack position. Men perform with 2 kettlebells, women with 1 kettlebell.
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