Sport Style vs Hard Style (Kettlebell Swing & Snatch)

Brittany Van Schravendijk and Lauren Brooks demonstrating. You can train with these kettlebellas in sunny San Diego, CA Both of these styles have their place. ➡️What is the goal of training? KB SPORT: efficiency & strength-endurance HARDSTYLE: speed & power ➡️What are the technical differences? KB SPORT: pendulum swing, corkscrew drop, bell handle rests diagonally across palm in overhead position, balance of tension and relaxation, thumb can be forward OR back in the backswing, torso rotates in backswing HARDSTYLE: hinge swing, over the top drop, bell handle rests horizontally across palm in overhead position, total body tension, thumb turned back in backswing, minimal torso rotation in backswing ➡️How much volume in a typical training? KB SPORT: hundreds of repetitions with light to medium weight kettlebell HARDSTYLE: tens of repetitions with medium to heavy weight kettlebell ➡️What type of breathing is used? KB SPORT: anatomical breathing, meaning you use breath to pressurize the abdominal cavity, and also to relax for maximal efficiency HARDSTYLE: biomechanical breathing, meaning you use breath to create high tension for maximal strength and power ➡️What type of kettlebell is used? KB SPORT:competition style kettlebell HARDSTYLE:cast iron or powder coat kettlebell *Preferably @kettlebellkings in both cases 😉 ➡️Which style is better? Totally depends on your training goal and your personal preference! Written by Brittany Van Schranvendijk