Long Cycle — Stop at Platform Contact — Long Cycle (Clean & Jerk) Rules — Kettlebell Sport Rules

Rule Text by Organization

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

In Long Cycle, the 'Stop' command is issued if the kettlebell touches the platform at any point during the set. The kettlebells must remain in the athlete's hands throughout the entire set duration.

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 Long Cycle, the 'Stop' command is issued when the kettlebell touches the platform. The kettlebells must remain in the athlete's hands throughout the entire 10-minute set — they may not be rested on the platform at any point.

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

Comparison Analysis

Lowering the kettlebells to the platform terminates the set under both organizations.

What All Organizations Agree On

Setting the kettlebells down on the platform ends the set
Once the KB touches the platform, no more reps are counted

Athlete Impact: Never set the kettlebells down on the platform during your set — it ends your attempt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define long cycle — stop at platform contact?

In Long Cycle, the 'Stop' command is issued if the kettlebell touches the platform at any point during the set. The kettlebells must remain in the athlete's hands throughout the entire set duration.

How does International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) define long cycle — stop at platform contact?

See the interactive comparison on KETTLEBELL MONSTER™ for filterable views and more detail.

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