I've been doing kettlebell training for over a year now. Dabbling in both Hard Style and Sport. This hands down has been the best explanation and demonstration in the differences between the two.
What a great demonstration! From what I can see, my swing is girevoy style, my snatch is hard style, and my long cycle is girevoy style. Thank you for the explanation and instructions
Instant subscriber from Lebe Stark. Just started kettlebell workouts a few weeks ago. Can't WAIT to learn from you the way I have learned from Gregory! Would love it if you and he did a podcast together! 👏👊💪
Hi Jennifer, thank you! I hope the videos help you build a strong and enjoyable kettlebell practice, and I definitely would love to do a podcast with a fellow kettlebell lover!
I have found that Hard Style KB training transfers very well to other things. For example I was surprised to see that after 2 years of only training kettlebell and calisthenics, my deadlift went up 50 pounds.
@@locohomicida3348 Believe it or not it's true and many people have experienced it. It even has a name - "The What the Hell Effect". Doing fuckloads of highly ballistic posterior chain and grip heavy work definitely carries over to having a better hinge in general. Andrew Bolton, the first man to deadlift over 1000lbs, used the heavy KB swing as an assistance to get to that benchmark. Go give any solid Oly lifter a deadlift and they will have a monster deadlift without ever even training it. I don't give a shit if you believe it or not little boy, it's the truth.
@@jasonwelsh417 take it easy jerk. I mean I could imagine hardstyle-swings are good to give your deadlift an extra boost but without any deadlifts its indeed a -what the hell effect-. so from what weight to what weight are we talking? I was doing a little Powerlifting for a while and then switched to Girevoy but it decreased my deadlifts by far. for sure I got other benefits but not for my lifts.
@@locohomicida3348 I went from not being able to go over 6 reps with 365 to doing 8 reps with 405 and that is no straps, no belt, double overhand. Go grab two 32kg bells and do a bunch of double cleans, jerks, front squats, and snatches and tell me you don't feel the power of it. I bet you can't handle the 32s so start light and with good form.
@jasonwelsh417 Yes your progress is indeed very good specially without doing dl but even if you did it would be great. I stick to girevoy at least for now but it might be a option for the future as Im getting older and lose my power naturally. Im able to do 32 kg tgu's and usually use 16-20 kg for goblet, snatch, swing clean and jerk etc. but its cardio based training. do you think doublehand is better than single hand to increase strength?
Hi John, I believe I made some videos on the difference between Girevoy (Russian style) and Hardstyle (American), here's the one on swings ruclips.net/video/Twx0DYfcpRw/видео.html
@@KatsKettlebellDojo o yeah.... I've seen that one.... But I think it's the little difference between the same Russian technic as for me.... You do the body pendulum in every of them.... But I'm talking about more squats in the moove and less pendulum....
It is a cliff, yes. But it looks more dangerous than it is in reality, there's a gradual slope beyond the ridge that ends in a cliff. Thank you for your concern though! 🤗
An excellent question, Andy. I both prefer and enjoy the Hardstyle. Why do I prefer it? Because while hardstyle is not designed to prepare you for Girevoy Sport Competitions, it improves all-body strength, power, joint mobility and cardiovascular fitness. It teaches a broad range of athletic skills, how to move your body effectively, lift heavy things safely, and train most efficiently for lifelong health and fitness. It has the greatest carry-over effect into real life and multiple sports. Why do I enjoy it? Because I like lifting heavy, using maximum power and I prefer short sharp training sessions :) How about you, Andy? Which style do you prefer and like, and why?
@@KatsKettlebellDojo I'm new to KB training, but share your perspective. Previously, when the gyms were open, I focused on the powerlifting moves (squat, bench and deadlift ... and also OHP) and enjoyed the strength and explosive power development that I achieved. I agree with everything you said and believe that hardstyle offers the same benefits as powerlifting, however, KB sport would "pass the time" much like going for a walk or a bike ride. For me, it's all about obtaining and improving functional strength. Keep up the good work, Kat!
Hi, I play badminton, i need strength in the legs, very explosive power (from knee and hip extention), and i need to have the ability to produce short intense efforts, then recover fast and start again. If I understand well, hardstyle kettlebell would be ideal for me ?
Hi Julien, Great question, and yes, hardstyle has more transfer to other sports in terms of creating powerful hip extension. It's also more time-efficient (bigger bang for your time buck in terms of results), which allows you to have quicker sessions and leaves more time to practice your sport. All the best in your training!
Hi Omar, Strong First offers online courses, and during Covid they did online certifications, I believe. However, I don't know of any other online Kettlebell certifications, all of the high quality ones are done in person.
Even though girevoy looks fluid, I prefer the hardstyle🤗 I would love to train in beautiful and warm surroundings like that too 🤗. Too cold here in the north 🥶
Hi Stian, thank you. Just like you, I prefer the hardstyle too, it's a more versatile technique which seems to transfer better into other sports and everyday life. Hope that summer comes to your location soon! 🌞
@@KatsKettlebellDojo I find myself over thinking when doing the sport style. i like the fluidity of it but I fall into the a constant state of thinking instead of relaxing.
Yes, Girevoy can be pretty mentally demanding, because it's much more about technique than about power and strength. Once technique is more automatic, it can be quite meditative. If you find yourself overthinking, you might need to regress an exercise to it's previous progression (e.g. snatch to swing). Generally, we want to focus only on one thing at a time, and if you're feeling like you have to keep track of many things at once, it could be because the previous progression of the exercise hasn't yet become automatic. For example, if during Girevoy Snatch set you feel like you need to focus on keeping the KB close AND on connecting your arm to torso AND on hinging correctly AND on the right grip AND on extending the hips, you will feel like you're overthinking. Because all but the first of those things are elements of swing technique which need to be pretty automatic before you even begin to learn the snatch. So that by the time you are doing the Snatch, you only need to focus on keeping the KB close to body, everything else happens more or less on autopilot. Progression is key for avoiding mental overwhelm. Thank you for sharing your experience, and hope this was helpful. All the best in your training!
@@KatsKettlebellDojo хоть в чем-то, мы впереди планеты всей (-: Хотя судя по речи, я вообще сомневаюсь, что для Цацулина русский язык родной, по английски говорит явно симулируя акцент. Как Валдис Пельш прикидывался эсто-о-онцем. Но вообще Цацулин, конечно, молодец - придал такой ореол таинственности всему этому, типа это какое-то особое "ниндзюцу".
This video has taught me that I've been doing hardstyle this whole time. Time to switch it up for endurance!
I've been doing kettlebell training for over a year now. Dabbling in both Hard Style and Sport. This hands down has been the best explanation and demonstration in the differences between the two.
Amazing!
What a great demonstration!
From what I can see, my swing is girevoy style, my snatch is hard style, and my long cycle is girevoy style.
Thank you for the explanation and instructions
Thank you Kat for the REAL GOOD Explanation!
Thanks, the side by side comparison is great!
What an amazing background for this video kat.... Thanks for another informative video.
Thank you for a clear, succinct presentation.
Quality content as always couch.
On the edge as always keep up the work coach
Clear and concise explanation.
Lovely video as always Kat !
Hey! Great video, I like your description of the differences between styles but was mesmerised watching such beautiful movements
Thank you so much, Andrew! 🙏
Thanks for this excellent comparison 👍
Awesome instructions
Thank you
The best explanation
Different, but both are viable ways of training. I appreciate that you do both styles.
Thank you Longtoe, I quite agree!
Instant subscriber from Lebe Stark. Just started kettlebell workouts a few weeks ago. Can't WAIT to learn from you the way I have learned from Gregory! Would love it if you and he did a podcast together! 👏👊💪
Hi Jennifer, thank you! I hope the videos help you build a strong and enjoyable kettlebell practice, and I definitely would love to do a podcast with a fellow kettlebell lover!
I have found that Hard Style KB training transfers very well to other things. For example I was surprised to see that after 2 years of only training kettlebell and calisthenics, my deadlift went up 50 pounds.
so you say you were able to deadlift 50 pds heavier without doing deadlifts bc of hardstyle kb exercise? Sry bud but I cant believe that.
@@locohomicida3348 Believe it or not it's true and many people have experienced it. It even has a name - "The What the Hell Effect".
Doing fuckloads of highly ballistic posterior chain and grip heavy work definitely carries over to having a better hinge in general. Andrew Bolton, the first man to deadlift over 1000lbs, used the heavy KB swing as an assistance to get to that benchmark. Go give any solid Oly lifter a deadlift and they will have a monster deadlift without ever even training it.
I don't give a shit if you believe it or not little boy, it's the truth.
@@jasonwelsh417 take it easy jerk. I mean I could imagine hardstyle-swings are good to give your deadlift an extra boost but without any deadlifts its indeed a -what the hell effect-. so from what weight to what weight are we talking? I was doing a little Powerlifting for a while and then switched to Girevoy but it decreased my deadlifts by far. for sure I got other benefits but not for my lifts.
@@locohomicida3348 I went from not being able to go over 6 reps with 365 to doing 8 reps with 405 and that is no straps, no belt, double overhand.
Go grab two 32kg bells and do a bunch of double cleans, jerks, front squats, and snatches and tell me you don't feel the power of it. I bet you can't handle the 32s so start light and with good form.
@jasonwelsh417 Yes your progress is indeed very good specially without doing dl but even if you did it would be great. I stick to girevoy at least for now but it might be a option for the future as Im getting older and lose my power naturally. Im able to do 32 kg tgu's and usually use 16-20 kg for goblet, snatch, swing clean and jerk etc. but its cardio based training. do you think doublehand is better than single hand to increase strength?
Excellent video, very informative!!
The algorithm has brought me here.... What is this exactly? Can someone explain what this is? Who dows it and why?
Nice tips
Amazing! Thank you!
Kia ora from Rotorua, and thank you.
Ohh Kia Ora, my kiwi kettlebeller neighbors!! Thank you :)
Так прикольно слышать, как иностранцы говорят "гиревой" как будто это "карате".
Да, они думают что это просто название спорта 😁 часто слово 'спорт' и не упоминается. Ну, главное чтобы все друг друга поняли.
OK. I understand my style is HardStyle.
And Girevoy seems a bit complicated.
Can you train girevoy properly if you don't have a sport bell? I find the hand movements are not as smooth with a Ader bell
sadly, hardstyle can sometimes lead to back problems due to hip overuse or using to much weight to early
Do you know difference between Russian snatching and swinging and American technic???
Hi John,
I believe I made some videos on the difference between Girevoy (Russian style) and Hardstyle (American), here's the one on swings ruclips.net/video/Twx0DYfcpRw/видео.html
@@KatsKettlebellDojo o yeah.... I've seen that one.... But I think it's the little difference between the same Russian technic as for me.... You do the body pendulum in every of them.... But I'm talking about more squats in the moove and less pendulum....
isn't it cliff? i'm little worried about that place. caution!
It is a cliff, yes. But it looks more dangerous than it is in reality, there's a gradual slope beyond the ridge that ends in a cliff. Thank you for your concern though! 🤗
@@KatsKettlebellDojo yup, thank you for the video. I'm newbie so i'm watching your videos.
KETTLE BELL QUEEN 👸
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Hi, Kat,
Which style do you prefer (enjoy) and for what reasons?
An excellent question, Andy.
I both prefer and enjoy the Hardstyle.
Why do I prefer it? Because while hardstyle is not designed to prepare you for Girevoy Sport Competitions, it improves all-body strength, power, joint mobility and cardiovascular fitness. It teaches a broad range of athletic skills, how to move your body effectively, lift heavy things safely, and train most efficiently for lifelong health and fitness. It has the greatest carry-over effect into real life and multiple sports.
Why do I enjoy it? Because I like lifting heavy, using maximum power and I prefer short sharp training sessions :)
How about you, Andy? Which style do you prefer and like, and why?
@@KatsKettlebellDojo I'm new to KB training, but share your perspective. Previously, when the gyms were open, I focused on the powerlifting moves (squat, bench and deadlift ... and also OHP) and enjoyed the strength and explosive power development that I achieved. I agree with everything you said and believe that hardstyle offers the same benefits as powerlifting, however, KB sport would "pass the time" much like going for a walk or a bike ride. For me, it's all about obtaining and improving functional strength. Keep up the good work, Kat!
Hi, I play badminton, i need strength in the legs, very explosive power (from knee and hip extention), and i need to have the ability to produce short intense efforts, then recover fast and start again.
If I understand well, hardstyle kettlebell would be ideal for me ?
Hi Julien,
Great question, and yes, hardstyle has more transfer to other sports in terms of creating powerful hip extension. It's also more time-efficient (bigger bang for your time buck in terms of results), which allows you to have quicker sessions and leaves more time to practice your sport.
All the best in your training!
@@KatsKettlebellDojo thank you for your answer ! I guess it's time for me to learn kettlebell 😍
What online KB Certifications do you reccomend?
Hi Omar, Strong First offers online courses, and during Covid they did online certifications, I believe. However, I don't know of any other online Kettlebell certifications, all of the high quality ones are done in person.
What kinda physique does girevoy build?
Even though girevoy looks fluid, I prefer the hardstyle🤗 I would love to train in beautiful and warm surroundings like that too 🤗. Too cold here in the north 🥶
Hi Stian, thank you. Just like you, I prefer the hardstyle too, it's a more versatile technique which seems to transfer better into other sports and everyday life. Hope that summer comes to your location soon! 🌞
Thank you🤗🙏. Yes I love how it helps me in my work. Also I usually like to lift heavy as possible🤗
@@KatsKettlebellDojo I find myself over thinking when doing the sport style. i like the fluidity of it but I fall into the a constant state of thinking instead of relaxing.
Yes, Girevoy can be pretty mentally demanding, because it's much more about technique than about power and strength. Once technique is more automatic, it can be quite meditative. If you find yourself overthinking, you might need to regress an exercise to it's previous progression (e.g. snatch to swing). Generally, we want to focus only on one thing at a time, and if you're feeling like you have to keep track of many things at once, it could be because the previous progression of the exercise hasn't yet become automatic.
For example, if during Girevoy Snatch set you feel like you need to focus on keeping the KB close AND on connecting your arm to torso AND on hinging correctly AND on the right grip AND on extending the hips, you will feel like you're overthinking. Because all but the first of those things are elements of swing technique which need to be pretty automatic before you even begin to learn the snatch. So that by the time you are doing the Snatch, you only need to focus on keeping the KB close to body, everything else happens more or less on autopilot.
Progression is key for avoiding mental overwhelm. Thank you for sharing your experience, and hope this was helpful. All the best in your training!
Is girevoy the same as soft style?
Hi, yes Soft Style refers to Girevoy. The term was made up to contast it with Hardstyle training.
Damn coach I thought you were swinging at the edge of a cliff for a moment ! 😬
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Me impresiona tu técnica. Te ves bonita muy princesa cómo si no hubiera peso. Saludó y éxitos te deseo desde Colombia.....
Muchas gracias mi amigo, saludos a Colombia de Nova Zelandia!
Надо еще занести к ним слово "girevik" - спортсмен занимающийся "girevoy", типа карате - каратека, айкидо - айкидока.
Это уже используется, чаще всего в публикациях StrongFirst, компании Павла Цацулина.
@@KatsKettlebellDojo хоть в чем-то, мы впереди планеты всей (-: Хотя судя по речи, я вообще сомневаюсь, что для Цацулина русский язык родной, по английски говорит явно симулируя акцент. Как Валдис Пельш прикидывался эсто-о-онцем.
Но вообще Цацулин, конечно, молодец - придал такой ореол таинственности всему этому, типа это какое-то особое "ниндзюцу".
😆😆😆 да, он обалденно продал гири западу. Маркетинг на грани религии.