Kettlebell Weight Advice

Re:Kettlebell Weight Advice (jessicavi)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:11 GMT

I have all three of those w/o's. I use my 20lb bell for most of them and sometimes I throw in my 25lber on some of the moves. I started out w/ a 20lber but that's cause my highest weight is 20lb DB's. I did not want to outgrow the 15lb kbell (pricey) quickly as I found out others did when I asked, like in a matter of weeks. I figured I'd keep the receipt and return the 20 if it was too much for me. It was challenging at first but I grew into it in a few weeks. Now it's too light for swings according to the kbell instructor I saw last week. I've been kbelling for a yr. I also have a 25lber but it is still a challenge to press and do overhead moves so I use the 20 for those moves. I use 25 mostly for swings and lower body.

Perhaps you can go to a store that allows returns and get a bell you're comfortable w/ then return it for a heavier bell when you get ready.

Re:Kettlebell Weight Advice (bk)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:06:44 GMT

I also use a 12 pound KB for chest exercises, because I have a gimpy right elbow & right shoulder. I can't use 15 or I get extreme pain in my elbow. :(

Re:Kettlebell Weight Advice (primdaisy)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:24 GMT

Bumble, I would start with at least a 15lber! You will find your weight requirements are vastly different from traditional weights. I started with 10# and grew out of it very fast. Since KB's are a bit pricey, it's a good idea to start heavier. And I only use my 15# KB for a really intense workout by Keith Weber. I am currently trying to sell my 10 #KB with two Iron core workouts here at home. I own 15, 20 and 25# at the moment. You will enjoy your KB workouts so much more with KB's. Go to the store and try the 15 & 20 lber's out. That will give you a better idea of what you are capapble of. Good luck!

Kettlebell Weight Advice (Bumble)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:28 GMT

Can I get some advice from our Kettlebellers?

I love my kettlebell workouts so much that I'm thinking of investing in an actual kettlebell. Up until now I've been using a 10 pound dumbbell (which is the heaviest weight I own) and am wondering what weight I should invest in as I feel I definitely could go heavier. To give you an idea of my strength, in most workouts I generally use 7# for shoulders and triceps, but 10# for back, chest and biceps.

My kettlebell workouts are The Kettlebell Way (Empire); Angie Miller's {Kettlebell Bootcamp}5658^ and Amy Bento's {Kettlebell Dynamics}5680^.

Thanks for your input!