How To Breathe While Doing Kettlebell Jerk
Posted on | April 17, 2009 | No Comments
Proper breathing is the key to optimal performance in Kettlebell Jerk. Now, if you are playing with kettlebells for the fitness/fun of it – this blog entry may not be the most useful. However, if you are a bit more into Girevoy Sport (GS) and interested in increasing the number of kettlebell jerks during the 10 minute round, then read on.
In 2005 new rule have been implemented, forcing to hold kettlebells for longer duration at lock out position. The change lead to improvements in techniques of Girevoy Sport (GS) athletes. Improved quality and time of lock out position. These changes led to changes in breathing pattern of GS athletes.
Beginners to GS and even some Masters of Sport in Kettlebell Lifting tend to hold their breath and flex breathing muscles while holding kettlebells at lock out position. It takes 6-8 breathing cycles to recover from such needless exertion and get ready to next kettlebell jerk (S. Mishin, V. Tixonov 2009).
Diversion of breathing and movement patterns lead to extra movement of arms, legs and torso, which lead to early onset of fatique and poor performance (A. Votorinzev 2002).
Since January of 2005, breathing patterns of GS male athletes of various qualifications were analyzed.
The study revealed: read the full article at www.girevoysport.us
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