Girevoy Sport

In 1948 Russians commenced kettlebell sport (Girevoy sport) which set a man against a time clock for maximal repetitions obtained in 3 types of kettlebell lifts, the snatch (weight swung with one arm straight above head ) , the clean & jerk ( 2 bells swung to chest once , and then put overhead as many times as possible) and the one arm push press.

Modern Girevoy sport , practiced by highly conditioned male and female Gireviks , has evolved into a monument of strength endurance , where in order to obtain his/her best result, the competitor must develop perfect technique to allow conservation of energy whilst testing his/her physical & mental grit to the limit . It is a supreme test of stamina , strength , character ,courage and determination.