Kettlebell users ?

[Debinmi]

For those of you who workout with kettlebells ... what range of weights do you recommend for someone just getting into them, but not new to weight-lifting? I was thinking maybe 10, 15, & 20's ... TIA

 

[aqua girl]

I am not much help, my heaviest is 10…but that’s me……..but that being said, I love working with KB’s. and I saw or read somewhere that KB swings are a good alternative and/or substitute for burpees!

 

[Debinmi]

..... and I saw or read somewhere that KB swings are a good alternative and/or substitute for burpees!

Well that's another motivator!
I'm thinking the kettlebells might go on sale with Amazon Prime Days, so... just thinking in advance ...

 

[Debinmi]

I am not much help, my heaviest is 10…but that’s me……..but that being said, I love working with KB’s....

My local store starts with 5#, which I thought was a bit light. The 10# seemed alright, the 15# seemed heavy ...

 

[aqua girl]

Yep, I have 5’s too. And I have a 7 & 8, but I go lighter on everything. I just googled
“best alternative to burpees” and KB swings was the first listed…I love doing Figure 8’s
or where you pass the KB under your leg & swing up and where you just pass it around
your body and reverse….think they are called KB slingshots.

 

[Hazlady]

I have 2 kettlebells, a 3kg (6.6lb) and a 4kg (8.8lb). I don't use them that much, but I don't feel the need to go heavier. I use the 3kg more than the 4kg.

 

[Debinmi]

Hmmmm, so maybe a 10 or 12 # to start ....

 

[nickisteen]

Well that's another motivator!
I'm thinking the kettlebells might go on sale with Amazon Prime Days, so... just thinking in advance ...

Great idea with Amazon Prime Days! I will check then as well!

 

[nickisteen]

I have a 15 and 20 lb that I use for KB raises, KB squats and KB swings. I keep those in my bedroom and do some during tv commercials. Looking to expand with other weights/exercises.