How heavy should I go with kettlebells?

To attain balance and coordination, the recommended kettlebell sizes are:

• Kettlebells between 18lbs (8kg) and 26lbs (12kg) for women.
• Kettlebells between 26lbs (12kg) and 44lbs (20kg) for men.

How do I train for Girevoy sport?

Lifts That Are Covered In The Program:

1. Kettlebell Half Swings.
2. One Arm Cleans.
3. One Arm Jerks.
4. One Arm Long Cycle.
5. Two Arm Long Cycle.
6. Kettlebell Jump Squats.
7. Kettlebell Bridge Press.
8. Sit Ups.

Is kettlebell lifting an Olympic sport?

Kettlebells are derivatives of the Olympic lifts and are much easier to learn. If kettlebells are not an option, dumbbells can be used for the snatch, clean and jerk or clean and press. I’ve known many Coaches who prefer KBs and DBs over Olympic Lifting.

Do I need 1 or 2 kettlebells?

Unlike dumbbells, you only need one kettlebell of each size. This is because kettlebell training is functional exercise at its best. In fact, working only one side of your body at a time allows you to work more muscle groups.

How many kettlebells do you need to win girevoy?

Men can compete with 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, and 32kg. A lifter can achieve ranking based on bodyweight, gender, age, and kettlebell weight used. Winners are determined within respective bodyweight and kettlebell weight classes.

Which is the best description of girevoy sport?

Girevoy Sport (GS) is also called Kettlebell Sport and Sport-style. GS is the evolution of the kettlebell competitions that originated in the Russian military. An athlete participating in GS uses a submaximal weight and performs repetitions of a single kettlebell exercise for a set time period, which is traditionally 10 minutes.

What’s the difference between hardstyle and girevoy kettlebells?

The broadest way to categorize them is that Girevoy Sport focuses on endurance, while Hardstyle focuses on power. There is significant crossover between the two styles and choosing one does not mean forsaking the other.

How much weight can you lift with a kettlebell?

Most competitions offer kettlebell weights in 4kg increments. For example, women can compete with 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, and 24kg. Men can compete with 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, and 32kg. A lifter can achieve ranking based on bodyweight, gender, age, and kettlebell weight used.