The "Russian" swing is distinguished from other variations (like the American swing) by its range of motion and focus.
The (traditionally known as a girya ) is a cast-iron or steel weight resembling a cannonball with a handle, originally used in 18th-century Russian markets to weigh crops. Today, it is the centerpiece of "Hard Style" training—a method popularized by Pavel Tsatsouline that focuses on explosive power, structural integrity, and functional strength. The Signature Move: Russian Kettlebell Swing