What size kettlebell should I get?

A lot of people come to an ISF Warehouse, see our vast array of beautiful powder coated kettlebells for sale, and the first question we get asked at ISF Fitness Equipment is what weight kettlebell should I get? That answer really depends on a lot of factors like your training regime, existing skill level, and sex.

What Size Kettlebell Should I Buy?

There are a lot of kettlebells for sale out there.  If you are a beginner to Kettlebell training, but not a beginner to exercise in general, and are looking for a starter kettlebell weight for beginners, we generally will recommend the ISF 16KG - 35LB size or the ISF 20KG - 44LB to the men and either an ISF 8KG - 18lb or an ISF 12KG - 26lb weight kettlebell for a women to use. For someone completely new to Kettlebells, and just starting out with exercise, scaling the weight down may be the path to follow. An out of shape man may want to start off with the ISF 8KG - 18LB kettlebell, and an out of shape woman may want to go with the ISF 6KG - 13LB Kettlebell. Remember that in the world of exercise and trying new things, more, does not always mean better.

A challenging hurdle to someone new to kettlebell training but already being in shape, will largely be learning the technique. We also feel when first learning proper movement, that erring on the lighter weight side is more beneficial in the long run. Form is very important in any athletic activity, and checking the ego will take you to far greater heights in your progression, plus learning the right form from the beginning will help to prevent injury and keep you moving forward without setback. Heavy ISF Kettlebells will always be there, if and when you want them.

If you consider yourself a very active and in shape individual, the men may want to bump their starter weight up to a 24KG - 53LB size and the women may want to bump themself up to a 16KG - 35LB Kettlebell. Of course all these guidelines we are presenting, aren't really set in stone and there really is no right or wrong answer here.

What exercise you're planning to do will also affect what size Kettlebell is right for you, and truthfully there is no one size fits all kettlebell size, as you advance in skill level, you may desire a heavier sized bell. Kettlebell swings for example are a much different exercise than something like a Turkish Get Up and the kettlebell size for each exercise will likely vary. Then again, the Turkish Get Up is a more advanced Kettlebell move requiring very controlled movements, generally people spend a good amount of time practicing the movement and working their way up to what can turn into some very significant weight.

Here in the video below, Colin Daring took his 24KG-53LB ISF Kettlebell to the ball field. Colin is an example of someone of advanced kettlebell agility and someone who is an expert on Kettlebell use. He makes this routine look easy, but in reality we would not suggest for the beginner kettlebeller to try and duplicate what he shows here, he is incorporating many advanced techniques including presses, swings, cleans, squats, and juggling into a very smooth work flow.

In conclusion, what you really want to get out of your training, and what skill level you're starting out at will really affect your choice of what size kettlebell to buy. We can tell you, if you're still unclear which is right for you, that the ISF 16KG - 35LB Kettlebell is our most popular sized bell! So while your choice may be plus or minus, it does seem to be a good default size.

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