SFG II Kettlebell Certification Requirements

Eligibility: You must hold a current SFG I Certification to register to attend the Level II Certification.

SFG II SKILLS

• Windmill (3 repetitions per side, with snatch test bell)
• Bent Press (1 repetition on 1 side with a snatch test bell or heavier)
• Double Snatch (5 repetitions, with one size down from snatch size bells)
• Double Push Press (5 repetitions, with snatch test bells)
• Double Jerk (5 repetitions, with snatch test bells)

SFG II STRENGTH: ONE ARM KETTLEBELL CLEAN AND MILITARY PRESS

You will be tested on your military press strength. Men are required to press the kettlebell closest to 1/2 their bodyweight. Women are required to press the kettlebell closest to 1/3 their bodyweight. Masters of 50 years of age and older have a separate set of requirements.

RULES

• Chalk is allowed. Supportive gear of any sort (lifting belts, wrist wraps, etc.) is not.
• Performance of the press with one arm is sufficient.
• The student must clean the kettlebell.
• The student and the kettlebell shall pause motionless before the press.
• The fist of the pressing hand must be below chin level before the start of the press.
• Once the kettlebell is in the rack, the knees must stay locked and the feet planted until the student has locked out the press.
• There may be no downward movement of the kettlebell after the pause in the rack.
• A minimal back bend is allowed but may not increase in the course of the press.
• A moderate side bend is allowed.
• The student may not roll the kettlebell onto the shoulder and press from there.
• The student shall press the kettlebell overhead until the elbow is locked and pause motionless until the instructor’s ”Down!” command.
• The student may lower the kettlebell in any safe manner of his choice.

SFG I SKILLS

• Swing (10 repetitions each side)
• Double Clean (5 repetitions)
• Press (5 repetitions each side)
• Double Front Squat (5 repetitions)
• Snatch (5 repetitions each side)
• Get up (1 repetition per side)

SFG I PERFORMANCE TESTS

• The standard Level I snatch test.

SFG I Weights

	Weight	Kettlebell	Snatch Test
Men Open Class	Over 100kg/221lb	28kg	100/5min
Men Open Class	Over 68kg/150lb and below 100kg/221lb	24kg	100/5min
Men Open Class	Up to 68kg/150lb	20kg	100/5min
Men Masters	(50-64 years old)	20kg	100/5min
Men Seniors	(65+ years old)	20kg	50/3min
Women Open Class	Up to 59kg/130lb	12kg	100/5min
Women Open Class	Over 59kg/130lb	16kg	100/5min
Women Masters	(50-64 years old)	12kg	100/5min
Women Seniors	(65+ years old)	12kg	50/3min

Consistent with the SFG Level I certification, you will have to meet the following criteria in order to become an SFG Level II Instructor:

1. Exhibit safe and efficient technique in the Level II and in the Level I skills.
2. Demonstrate good judgment, especially concerning safety.
3. Show a strong spirit.
4. Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
5. Pass the strength test.
6. Pass the snatch test.
7. Abide by the StrongFirst Code.

RETESTING

Those who fail the strength test will be given six months to retest with a Master or Senior Instructor, or their Team Leader.

Those who fail any skills or the snatch test will have 90 days/3 months to retest with their Team Leader.

Your SFG II Instructor certificate will not be issued until you have passed all the tests. If you have passed the Level I tests, your Level I certificate will be renewed for two years.

TESTING EXEMPTIONS

In rare cases a highly accomplished, national, or international-level coach or athlete may be exempt from the strength or technique tests due to chronic injury. The same exemption is available for veteran military, law enforcement, and first responders. These exemptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Requests for a testing exemption can be sent here.