Kettlebell weights?

[LizC7]

Hello
I have some light kettle bells but think I need to up them to be effective. What kettle bell weights is everyone using?

 

[desertambrosia]

The kettlebells I use most often are 16 kg. I think that's 35 lbs.

 

[lioness]

I have lots of kettlebells.

53#
44#
35#
2-25#
2-18#
2-14#
2-10#

I use the 53# and 44# for swings. The 25# and 18# for double armed moves and farmer's walk, racked walks and overhead walks. I use 14# and 10# for 1-armed sit ups (mostly). I have friends that come over and use the lighter ones as well.

 

[LizC7]

Thanks, Jane. That's great. I definitely have to invest in some heavier ones!

 

[ATC1986]

I've been looking into kettlebells. What are some of your favorite DVDs?

 

[Lucy Fit PT]

If you're new to kettlebell training, I recommend Zuzka Light's kettlebell series. There are 12 short kettlebell workouts in the series and they all contain basic moves. I use them as add-ons to my other workouts or I do several workouts in a row. The length of each workout is listed in my review:

http://www.lucyfitpt.com/#!Zcut-Kettlebell-Start-for-Beginners/cj6i/hwkpxdjf20

 

[Zenara25]

Here's one of the Zuzka Kettlebell workouts you can try for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi_gwLDr1Q0


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[LizC7]

Thanks for posting the free link - any idea what size kettlebell she's using?

 

[Zenara25]

I'd guess 18-20lb KB. Someone asked her a question in the comments below the video on what size KB to use. Her response was "15lbs for total beginners, 20lbs for intermediate, 26lbs for already strong girls "

 

[Vee]

The weight you need depends on the kind of workouts you do. If your workouts are rep intensive, you will need lighter weights. If I am working by time (in blocks of say one minute per exercise) I stick with a 12 kg bell for swings. I can heavy up if I am doing 8 to 12 reps of swings.

 

[Cupcake]

Hi,

I recommend AOS KB DVDS! My favorite is Fire Power and Providence. Lauren Brooks Lightning DVD and I forgot the title but it's the one with the yellow cover and has a TRX section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7mB0ayT5A