Some key points about KB StrongMan/Woman Sport
NO Weight-Classes!
ONE Kettlebell contest!
TWO lifts, Jerk followed by Clean!
FOUR minute "fast" sets, only one switch of hands!
HEAVY Pro-Grade Kettlebells used!
STRICT Judging for maximum safety and fairness!
The Arnold Kettlebell Strongman/Woman Challenge will mark the first contest, but this will grow into an organized Sport with its own Meets throughout the World!
RANK SYSTEM Worldwide with online video submission!
The Rank System begins with 32kg/70lb (every 4kg up to 48kg) for Men and 20kg/44lb (ever 4kg up to 36kg) for Women. You may "Rank" at the Arnold with the lower weights, but you must Qualify to take the Arnold Expo Challenge, 48kg/106lb for Men and 36kg/79lb for Women!
Come to the American Kettlebell Club (WKC) booth anytime-all three days- to give it a try! *Note-Men must RANK with 44kg and Women with 32kg to Qualify, at or before taking the Challenge!YES! There are PRIZES! A WKC Tshirt to every Arnold participant of the booth Challenge. Now don't think you can just step up and try anything with any weight and get a free Tshirt! The free Tshirt goes to those who take the Challenge with 48kg (Men) and 36kg (Women), so that means you must Rank up to 44kg (Men) and 32kg (Women) to give the Arnold Challenge a try. Ask booth attendants for details at the show if you are not sure! WKC Rules of lifting apply. A fixated rep is mandated!
The 2 WINNERS of the Arnold Challenge receive a *StrongSet of ProGrade/VF Kettlebells! *Men- 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48kg *Women- 20, 24, 28, 32, 36kg
STRONGMAN RANKS:
S-32 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 32kg/70 pounds S-36 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 36kg/79 pounds S-40 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 40kg/88 pounds S-44 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 44kg/97 pounds S-48 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 48kg/106 pounds (Men may submit video for Rank up to 44kg. 48kg must be Judged LIVE)
STRONGWOMAN RANKS:
S-20 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 20kg/44 pounds S-24 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 24kg/53 pounds S-28 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 28kg/62 pounds S-32 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 32kg/70 pounds S-36 = 24+24 reps (Jerk & Clean) with 36kg/79 pounds (Women may submit video for Rank up to 32kg. 36kg must be Judged LIVE) *At least 30 minutes rest between exercises (Jerk followed by Clean) So to clarify, the Lifter gets 1 switch of hands within 4 minutes (for each exercise Jerk and Clean). The required number of reps must be completed for EACH HAND, so for Rank the Lifter must achieve 24 reps with each hand. 23 reps with one hand, followed by 25 reps with the other will not pass. For the Arnold KB StrongMan/Woman Challenge the Contest is MAX reps within 4 minutes with 48kg (Men) and 36kg (Women), BUT only the lowest hand score is considered for the win. You MUST be strategic and balance your set!
Come to the Arnold Classic/Expo and take the American Kettlebell Challenge for 2010. Get your StrongMan/Woman Rank and possibly be "the one to beat" throughout 2010. There can be only 1 KB Strongest Man and Woman! Additional announcements about KB StrongMan/Woman Sport will be shared at the AKC booth, so if you are interested in this new Sport, please stop to check it out March 5th-7th in Columbus, Ohio!
Some words from the Champ..."Kettlebell StrongMan (and StrongWoman) Sport has the potential to outgrow traditional Kettlebell Sport and I'll tell you why.
First, it's more tolerant of a wide variety of body-types because the lifter uses only one bell. No more excuses from guys about not being able to reach the hip!
Second, it's using a heavier bell range, which leans things towards the STRENGTH side of Strength-Endurance.
Third, it's a shorter set of 4 minutes, not 10.
This moves things along faster, allowing more competitors and more excitement for the spectators. Of course I will always have love for my Sport [Kettlebell Sport] but I created StrongMan (and Woman) Sport to open the floodgates on the Worlds greatest Fitness tool. I hope you have found your new Sport!" -Valery Fedorenko