Comment posted Buying your first kettlebell by Clement.
Hi! I’m a 19 year old male and I was introduced to and have been lifting weights for 3 years, mainly using Craig Ballantyne’s TT fat loss workouts. Only last year have I started training for strength. I now want to buy a kettlebell and use it for metabolic conditioning and strength and power gains but I’ve never used one before in a workout, though I’ve practised the technique before. Which weight/s should I buy and in what quantities?
Some information about me:
Bench press 3RM: 45kg
Pullup max: 7
Incline chest press: 3×8 reps@17.5kg
DB one-armed row: 3×12 reps@15kg
DB forward lunge: 3×6 reps@12.5kg in each hand
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Target is now carrying kettlebells in 3 different weights.
You’re shitting me! Target? The chain store?
my thoughts too… they are a little posh and too light in weight for me, but next time I go buy I’ll snap a pic and get more info on the price and the weights.
Target? That’s excellent. If it gets people exposed to them, all’s good.
I just went and bought my first Kettlebell. Got it in imperial units – 20 pounds. Cost me $50 plus tax. They said that they just got a shipment in and that I was lucky because they go quickly. Got mine at Luckie’s Fitness Equipment here in Edmonton. Their website is http://www.luckis.com. Tell Mark that I sent you.
I’m planning on buying a new kettlebell every two weeks or so until I have the entire set
Fantastic Rob. I’ve no doubt you’ll love working with them.
Target? I need to go test this at my local target. Thanks for the good info you shared here. I am planning on buying one real soon.
Great posting. There just are not enough postings about weightloss on these boards. great work!
So @Ty, would you think then that exercise is not a part of weight loss? Kettlebells are an exercise tool (as you’re quite aware), which would facilitate weight loss as well as muscle gain.
and, there are LOTS of postings about weight loss on this blog
Hi! I’m a 19 year old male and I was introduced to and have been lifting weights for 3 years, mainly using Craig Ballantyne’s TT fat loss workouts. Only last year have I started training for strength. I now want to buy a kettlebell and use it for metabolic conditioning and strength and power gains but I’ve never used one before in a workout, though I’ve practised the technique before. Which weight/s should I buy and in what quantities?
Some information about me:
Bench press 3RM: 45kg
Pullup max: 7
Incline chest press: 3×8 reps@17.5kg
DB one-armed row: 3×12 reps@15kg
DB forward lunge: 3×6 reps@12.5kg in each hand
@Clement, If you’ve already been conditioning, I’d say start with something just a little heavier than what you’re used to, but just slightly.
Consider a 8 or 10 kg bell (20 lb’er)
Remember, you’re swinging them more often than not, so some momentum comes into play. Then move up from there.
I began with a 20, then got a 35 and now have a 53 as well.
Wal-Mart has them, too.
Rob,
I have been considering purchasing a kettlebell for quite some time, but now that I’ve found this site, am more serious about it. My ex told me about them a few years ago.
I am 58 (female) , and in fairly decent shape, but don’t want to begin with too much weight, hence getting discouraged if I start too heavy. What weight would you suggest I begin with?
Pat
@Pat. If you’ve been training for some time and in fairly decent shape, then begin with at least 20 lbs. You should be able to swing that no problem, snatch it easily and press it fairly easily too.
If you can shoulder press a 20lb dumbell, then swinging it would be a breeze. 20lbs might be too light even
Daughter and I are using a 20# and loving it. Im ready for a 35# bell. Tried a 55# and that is a crazy weight, maybe some day.
@Ken, I used to think that too, but began to work the 53 into my workouts if even for 5 swings a day. I did my normal work with bells, then threw in a few extra swings of the 53. Then I was snatching it for 5, then snatching it for 5 a side and then 10 a side. The more you work the 53 into your training, the easier the 35 gets too, then the 53 becomes your main bell.
My goal this year is to be swinging double 53′s for the long cycle clean and jerk (10 minutes)
I have been training with free weights for years and recently tried kettle bell but realized that most of the exercises can be done using dumbbells.
thanks for the resource information on starter exercises for kettlebells. I just checked out MMahler site and some great info.
Thks
Yeh target has Kettle Bells but they are so light and come in fruity colors.. it only solidifies the idea that kettle bells are gaining more and more reputation among everyone..
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