Tag: Jerk
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How to get more out of your interval training
The purpose of this blog is to provide context for why some people respond differently to intervals and longer sets. We will also provide an insight into why interval training can be useful for predicting longer set performance for some people but not for others. Kettlebell sport is often referred to as a sport of…
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Combining Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport Triathlon
Primer Do you ever get bored just training three lifts? The key to success for many lifting sports is consistency. In Australia, I’ve seen many promising kettlebell sport lifters reach rank 1 level and then move on to other sports, due to burning out. Again consistency is essential. However, that doesn’t mean that you always…
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The tactical side of GS, part 1
In previous blogs, I have stated that performance can be broken down into technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements. In this blog, I will have a quick look at the tactical side of things.There are two aspects to the tactical side of GS, firstly optimising your pace to get the most possible reps, secondly considering…
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Periodization for GS, Part 5 (Going up in weight vs increasing reps)
In the last post we looked at addressing common individual issues. In this post we will look at working towards different goals. The two goals we will look at include working towards increasing kettlebell weight, and increasing repetition with the same kettlebell weight. Obviously both outcomes need different approaches. If we use the double jerk…
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Jerk Stances – Narrow vs Wide.
People utilize many different stances in kettlebell sport. Each has pros and cons which I will outline. Generally, a vertical jump and barbell jerk are performed with a narrow stance. The main reason behind this at you are trying to move yourself or something vertical, so you apply your force vertically. Here is a video…