What weight kettlebell to use??

[Gareth]

Got some cash in my paypal account to use up and was looking at some kettlebells what the best weight to look at. I'm looking to improve my strength mostly over my conditioning so wondered if I'm better off looking at a heavier one say 16kg?

[stapesmk1]

Theres a few guys on here who are qualified KB instructors so Im sure you'll get some good advice. Have you tried the search function on here?

When I was introduced to them, I started with a 16kg to get used to the techniques. This is paramount. Find a gym whos got them and get the technique nailed. Then you can spend your money.

Cant emphasise the technique and having the patience and the modesty to learn it properly first. It might be slightly different to how you think and you've not noticed that. A lot of vids posted up show shocking form. Get advice from a bone fide expert, nail the technique and crack on.

Good luck mate.

Stapes

[David Swann]

Theres a few guys on here who are qualified KB instructors so Im sure you'll get some good advice. Have you tried the search function on here?

When I was introduced to them, I started with a 16kg to get used to the techniques. This is paramount. Find a gym whos got them and get the technique nailed. Then you can spend your money.

Cant emphasise the technique and having the patience and the modesty to learn it properly first. It might be slightly different to how you think and you've not noticed that. A lot of vids posted up show shocking form. Get advice from a bone fide expert, nail the technique and crack on.

Good luck mate.

Stapes



I could not agree more with Stapes. Over two or so months I had around 20 private one to one sessions witha guy who spent a year training in Russia. He did not do a two day course in London like most, so his instructions were intrinsic.

The technique appears simple. How ever it took me 3-4 hours to get it nailed. I then went on to do serious rounds and I love it still.

I think nailing the technique is crucial first, a 16kg is prob best, but if this feels light depending on your size, you are actually better using a heavier KB to get the correct technique as you will not be able to muscle it!

What weight and build are you?

Ps, a lot of the videos on the net are f******* terrible. I want to make a couple of short ones and post myself.

[Gareth]

I could not agree more with Stapes. Over two or so months I had around 20 private one to one sessions witha guy who spent a year training in Russia. He did not do a two day course in London like most, so his instructions were intrinsic.

The technique appears simple. How ever it took me 3-4 hours to get it nailed. I then went on to do serious rounds and I love it still.

I think nailing the technique is crucial first, a 16kg is prob best, but if this feels light depending on your size, you are actually better using a heavier KB to get the correct technique as you will not be able to muscle it!

What weight and build are you?

Ps, a lot of the videos on the net are f******* terrible. I want to make a couple of short ones and post myself.


I'm 6 foot 4 and 93kg, medium build would the 16kg be best? that was actually what I was leaning towards looking but wanted some other input before I potentially wasted my money and bought one either too heavy or too light.

[David Swann]

I would then atcually look at a 24k. I have only teh traditional KB's which go up in 8kg's 16, 24 and 32.

I think you should be fine with the 24, I was 75k lifting the 16 for a bit then hit the 24k. It would do you no harm to buy both, I can now do a lot of exercises with the 24, but you will find it tough to do everything with the 24, so play around on the 16..

I know I am making a story of this, so my advice is to buy two..... I have the 3

[DetoxGuru.com]

surely your paypal would be better spent on some greens and goji berries :)

[Beev]

Id say if you think a 16 will be too light, get a 24 and if you have the money, a pair of 16s. you can start learning the double lifts straight away that way.

Yours,
Beev