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Kettlebell Clean

Athlete start with the kettlebell just below the groin, the kettlebell is then swung to the shoulder with 1 hand.

Rep Start
  • Hang position.
  • Entire kettlebell is behind the vertical plane made by tip of the athletes toes and inside the legs.
Rep End
  • Front-rack lockout.
Rep Requirement
  • Kettlebell is moved in one fluid motion from rep-start to a front-rack position.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • The athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.
Equipment
  • 1 Kettlebell (1 hand).
  • 2 Kettlebells
Variations
  • V.14 - Split
Team Synchro
  • Rep end
Load, range and execution options

Variations that can Apply

0.14Split
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

HANG POSITION

Standing free.

  • Object off ground (not touching ground with any part of the object).
  • Object is supported by the hands, arms oriented downward from the shoulders.
  • Elbows extended.
  • Shoulders in front of the vertical plane, placing object slightly lower than a deadlift lockout.
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POSITION

FRONT RACK LOCKOUT

Standing tall position is achieved.

  • Object in contact with the athlete’s shoulder(s).
  • Elbow(s) clearly in front of the center of mass of the object.
  • Fist(s) below chin.
FRONT-SQUAT_side_setup_004.jpg
BODY PART

FRONT RACK

Area including chest and shoulders

FRONT-SQUAT_side_setup_004.jpg

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