Kettlebell Sport versus Hardstyle Kettlebell Training

But make sure to read Brittany’s description below.

Brittany wrote a beautiful description on the differences as well as demonstrates the KB Sport style with finesse and grace. Read her description below.

“KETTLEBELL SPORT VERSUS HARDSTYLE featuring and written by @kbfitbritt

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!”

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Not sure I see much of a difference with the swing tbh... but yeah noticeable difference with snatch