What Is The Best Kettlebell Weight to Start With | John Wolf
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In this video, we’ll be discussing the best kettlebell weight to start with for beginners. We’ll cover the factors you need to consider, such as your current fitness level, goals, and experience with weight training.
Coach John wolf will walk you through the benefits of using kettlebells, and how to choose the right weight for your body and goals. We’ll also demonstrate some basic kettlebell exercises that you can try with your chosen weight.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your endurance, or simply add a new element to your workout routine, this video will provide you with the information you need to get started with kettlebells.
Don’t let the fear of choosing the wrong weight hold you back from experiencing the benefits of kettlebell training. Watch this video and start your journey towards a stronger, fitter you!
| How To Choose a Kettlebell |
Kettlebell designs vary. Some are coated in rubber to protect floors from impact. Others are designed specifically for kettlebell lifting competitions and have a straight handle; they’re uniform in size regardless of weight.
In an attempt to appeal to beginners, a few manufacturers make kettlebells with concave faces, which are intended to be more ergonomic. Some other newfangled kettlebells work like dumbbells and can be loaded with plates, offering multiple weight changes with one implement.
If you’re buying a kettlebell in person, perform this test before making a final decision: hold up your hand and touch your thumb to the tip of your pinkie.
Notice the channel it forms in your palm—that’s where the kettlebell handle should rest most of the time, from the outside knuckle of the index finger diagonally down to the opposite side of the wrist. (This will be your primary grip for most conventional kettlebell lifts, such as pressing and squatting.) Pick up the weight and hold the handle in the middle, letting it fill that channel. “The bell should rest on the back of your forearm when the wrist is straight,” says Heins.
“It should not impinge on the boney profile of the wrist,” adds Wolf. If you pick up a kettlebell that rubs against the bone that protrudes on the lateral side of your wrist, the weight displacement from the handle is not ideal, and you could end up getting injured.
Another safety tip: don’t use a kettlebell with too thick a handle. “Onnit’s handles are a little over an inch in diameter,” says Wolf, which is enough to work your grip but not so demanding to hold that it creates unnecessary fatigue. “When you’re performing an exercise like the swing, you may be doing hundreds of reps in a workout, as opposed to four sets of eight,” or some other standard set-and-rep-scheme you’d use with conventional exercises. “We don’t want your grip to burn out. I think that’s counterproductive from a technique standpoint. Once someone’s grip is overworked, you’ll see a whole slew of mechanical problems that come into play.”
As for how much weight to start with, men can invest in one or two bells that are 16 kilos (about 35 pounds). Wolf says that will provide plenty of challenge on a wide range of exercises. “For gals, an eight-kilo kettlebell [17.5 pounds] will give you a lot of bang for your buck.”
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00:00 – Intro
00:20 – The Best Kettlebell Weight for Men
00:46 – Intermediate Male
01:20 – Beginner Male
01:47 – The Best Kettlebell Weight For Women
02:14 – Intermediate Female
02:47 – Beginner Female
03:17 – 4 Things To Look For In A Kettlebell
03:42 – A Comfortable Handle
04:14 – Where Should The Kettlebell Rest?
05:03 – Powder Coating for Grip
05:50 – Color Coding by Weight
06:40 – When To Go Up In Weight
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Hi John, if you had to do one exercise would it be the kettle bell swing for an all over body workout?
Which will be best for 50 kg 5/7 guy
35 lbs is way too heavy even if you’ve lifted traditional weights. If you’re a total beginner without technique you’re gonna damage yourself. Start with 20 or 25 and get down the basics.
What about swings. Isn’t swings can handle more weight? Press n snatches are definately heavy.
Nice t-shirt.
Very informative video, thank you.
Great video, thank you! To the point, yet detailed enough to make an informed decision.
12 or 16kg for a guy? 12. If its to little, just do some more rounds. You can flor yourself even with 10, but it takes more time.
This is just what I wanted. Had no idea what weight I needed to start on. 12kg it is then. Cheers
Thank you much, this information was useful.
I love that you considered for complete total newbies the overwhelm factor. Because if kettlebell is too heavy we just give up 😢
16kg each hand ? Or if your using one kettlebell
Awesome shirt, where did you get it?
Will you guys please bring back your traditional kettlebell selection? Your primal and legends lines terrify me 😢
lol…had to google 12kg
Listening to this, suggests I should start at a 12kg, as although not big/particularly overweight, I am pretty out of shape. However I HAVE moved iron around (many years ago now, before I had kids), but to no great extent, and i have 3 kids – 1x aged 10 (that I can still squat and pick up/carry around), and twins aged 8 (that I can JUST about squat and pick up both – one in each arm, and carry around), so my core strength is fairly good, but nowhere near what it could be.
You do say (paraphrased) "if you move iron in some shape or form, go for a 16kg", so would the 16kg be better for me? I’m perfectly fine going for a 12kg, but my wife has a 10kg, and if I could just skip the 12kg altogether and start with the 10kg, i’d rather spend the money on the one thats going to last me longer…
0. Go w/ hex db’s. Cheaper, and more versatile.
Men should start with 25lbs and develop the skill first…. then move up in weight after 10 -12 weeks of foundation work
instructions unclear I bought an 85 lbs KB
Great information here!
I’ve ordered a 16kg kettlebell. Im a complete beginner with no weight training experience and I’m 47.
I’m a little concerned that I’ve aimed too high, but I’ll take it slow and see what happens.
Sir, if I (age 61) need to workout with a 10-kg kettlebell, is it better to buy one 10-kg kettlebell, or two 5-kg kettlebells ?
My experience, at least when it comes to men, says that you should start with 8 kg, especially if you are older, or have never used a kettebell before. 8 kg is not a big weight, but the body should be allowed to adapt to the technique and movement. Practice the movements with even less weight. The goal is not to bulk up, but to gain specific fitness, endurance and explosiveness through ballistic movements with a high number of repetitions. Start slowly to avoid injury.
Thanks for the cool vid mate.
I’ve been working out for years,but i’m new to kettlebells and I just bought my 1st set of kettlebells.
I have 8kg to 24kg bells (all singles),and i’m wondering which one’s I should have as pairs?
Any recommendations on with weight to pair up?
P.s.I have a girlfriend that wants to use them too.
Thanks.
Heh, came into the gym wanting to get into kettlebells, after 2 days settled for 12kg for harder stuff and 16kg for easier stuff. Nice to confirm that it was the right choice
Believe me, 16kg kettlebell its not a "lightweight" for the Ameteurs 😀 Shit is heavy af. I cant do a military press with my left arm with that 16kg.
Thank you for this informative video…. very helpful.
With limited space and being new to KB training I just went with an adjustable with its pros and cons. Working on swing technique both hard and sport style with 18kg/40lbs but then I can scale down to lower increments to work on clean & snatch. When I am more proficient, I’ll invest in 2 or more cast bells.
Great presentation, you would have had 2x the views without the background music.
Continual background Music rarely adds to instructional videos.
I’m a woman. Is a 20lb kettlebell ok for me to start off doing kettlebell swings to work out my abs?
Would 10kg be too light for a beginner male? I have limited external rotation on my left arm from a high school shoulder press injury. I’m currently rehabbing my shoulders with Crossover Symmetry and just want to be patient. Thanks
Great information here!
I did no exercise until I started doing Russian Swings a month ago. As an older man, I thought the weights would be too much for me as a beginner so I started with the 8kg kettlebell, thinking it would be too much for me. It felt too easy so I moved on to 12kg, with the 10kg next to it in case I had to move back down. That felt too easy so now I moved on to 16kg, which is only now starting to form calluses on my hands. Now I feel ready to do different exercises with the 16kg kettlebell. Pick a weight but have a lower weight next to it just in case, so you can carry on with your reps.
I can do a set of 4 presses with a 27 kg kettlebell with my right arm, and a set of 5 with a 24 kg kettlebell with my left arm.
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I’m a woman and 50 years old.. Is it right to use 10kg kettlebell? I’m using it
Please do not lift what he is suggesting. You will tear your tissues. Keep it low. Not more than 8kgs
wtf is a kilo
Thanks for the advice, I`ll put to good use. Also folks keep in mind how your body feels with the weight you want to train. If there is a store for weights near you its always best to go and try in person. Good luck