Factory Weights Cast-Iron Kettlebell, Black, 15kg

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Why should you buy a kettlebell for your home workouts? Well, because while bodyweight exercises are great, if you want to build your strength then you'll need to add some resistance. Enter kettlebell exercises. When you know your training session is going to make you sweat, you need a kettlebell that won’t slip and slide everywhere. When that’s the case, powder coating is the way to go — and we’re big fans of the finish on Kettlebell Kings Powder Coat Kettlebell.

If you’ve got a limited budget — or only a small amount of space — you might have to make the sad choice of buying a kettlebell or a dumbbell. And while we never want to put two excellent pieces of gym equipment against each other ( dumbbells are spectacular training tools), it’s worth noting a couple of things about the versatility of kettlebells: These bells are gravity cast as one piece, resulting in a great finish and a more structurally stable end product. We like that these kettlebells are traditionally shaped, so anyone with past kettlebell experience won’t have an issue acclimating to a unique shape or design. As mentioned, the combination of a cast-iron foundation and powder coat enhances the durability of this product for a kettlebell that should last you a while (assuming you don’t go out of your way to abuse it). Our team likes the color-coded system, which associates a colored ring with a specific weight so you can more easily find the specific kettlebell you’re looking for if you buy more than one. Meet the expert: Ryan Koziol, CPT, is a certified personal trainer and the founder of RYKO Fitness. Competition kettlebells have a handle diameter of 33 or 35 millimeters (generally). Kettlebell Kings Powder Coat handle diameter increases along with the bell’s weight, going as low as 29mm and as high as 41mm for their 68-kilogram kettlebell. That’s quite a range, but we really like the grip even on the larger handles. The powder coat finish on his bell is excellent and provides a texture that both non-chalked or chalked hands will have little issue gripping.It’s tough to say exactly which kettlebell exercises best. Really, it depends on your training goals and experience levels. However, assuming you want to focus on compound movements that will bolster your strength, power, and conditioning, the five moves below are a great starting point. Separately, they target a lot of muscles and take your body through multiple planes of movement. These are also foundational kettlebell exercises that, once mastered, can be strewn together to create more dynamic and sweat-inducing flows (more on that below). You can also sprinkle some of these trainer-favorite kettlebell exercises for women into your workouts two to three times a week in lieu of doing a full-body kettlebell workout as prescribed below. The bell is in your court. The beauty of a kettlebell lies in its simplicity. Who would have thought that a ball of cast iron with a single handle could provide so much benefit? You can swing and snatch a kettlebell for more power, raise and rotate a lighter bell for shoulder health, and use them instead of dumbbells for a new training stimulus. That’s why over the past decade, kettlebells have seen a resurgence in popularity with many health and fitness enthusiasts — from weekend warriors to athletes, and everyone in between. Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart with a kettlebell in your right hand, right arm extended straight overhead, and left arm by side. The weight depends on your current ability, accessibility, and strength. “​​In general, I recommend women begin with an 8 kg kettlebell, which is both light enough to challenge the shoulders and arms, yet heavy enough to improve core and lower body strength,” says Koziol. If this feels easy and/or you master the form and are comfortable in the movement, try going up in weight by 2 to 4 kg. If you’re experienced, start with a 14 to 15 kg kettlebell, and go up from there.

In other words, you might want a heavy bell for all your lower body training needs. That said, if you want to also be able to get some solid upper body lifting in with your kettlebell, make sure you’re taking that into account. It’s a balancing act that will require some deep contemplation and programming creativity , but it’ll be worth it in the end. What makes a quality kettlebell? Kettlebell cardio workoutsusually involve more reps. For this reason, you want a kettlebell that is comfortable for long-term use. We found Bells of Steel’s Competition Kettlebells easy to work with for extended periods of time, making them our favorite in this category. So you’re building a home gym. Congrats on investing in your health, time, and, if you shop smart, finances. We consider kettlebells a home gym essentialfor their small footprint and versatility. You utilize this oddly shaped tool as a part of your existing routine, swapping it for dumbbells for movements like curls and lateral raises. Or, if you’re looking for a new method of exercise, there are plenty of kettlebell-only workoutsfor you to try.We like that the bottom of the weights has a protective rubber coating for your floors, which also prevents it from moving around or sliding. While this bell is bulletproof on the outside, you still shouldn’t drop or slam this around, because the weights rest on a plastic fastener (just like many adjustable dumbbells) which can break pretty easily if not treated with care. REP does offer a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, but that doesn’t cover accidental damage. You’ll get that premium feeling from these kettlebells because their handles aren’t painted, taped, and re-painted throughout the construction process — which can lead to sharp, pointy edges along the sides of the bell’s horns. Instead, the colors are painted on after the rest of the bell is complete, leaving your handles smooth enough to support you through tough workoutswithout poking at your skin. Plus, the bells range in weight between four and 92kg, meaning you’ve got a load of training options.