Kettle bell question

WantItBad · 03-20-2007, 09:22 PM

I would like to order my first set of kettle bells but I have no idea what weight to buy? There is no gym within resonable driving distance either that has kettle bells.........what would be a good starter weight on the kettle bells

Witchblade · 03-21-2007, 06:30 AM

Well, how strong are you...

WantItBad · 03-21-2007, 11:25 AM

no idea on max's any more but

225x4 bench
315x5 squat
405x1 deadlift

**CowPimp** · 03-21-2007, 12:15 PM

20kg is probably a decent place to start for you. That will offer a significant challenge on a variety of exercises.

Some lifts, like a front squat, might be easy. However, you will probably find these challenging for snatches, double swings, overhead pressing/push pressing, etc.

It also depends if you are looking to use them as a conditioning tool, or for strength gains. I used 16kg kettlebells when I was doing complexes. God complexes suck balls.

Bakerboy · 03-21-2007, 12:27 PM

^ And if the front squats are too easy you can always do front split squats or if you are really strong pistols holding one KB.

fUnc17 · 03-21-2007, 12:55 PM

get 1 53lber and 2x 35lbers

use the 53lber for 1 arm swings, cleans, snatches, presses etc.

WantItBad · 03-21-2007, 01:10 PM

I want to use them as more of a conditioning tool

**CowPimp** · 03-21-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WantItBad

I want to use them as more of a conditioning tool

Then I would say func's suggestion is pretty reasonable. The 35s (16kg) are what I used for my complexes. The 24kg would work well for higher rep snatches and such. Try double KB snatches. OMFG those shoot your heart rate up to ridiculous levels.

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03-21-2007, 11:25 AM	#3
WantItBad WantItBad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,155 Photos: 22	no idea on max's any more but 225x4 bench 315x5 squat 405x1 deadlift "Strength is the product of struggle" "Your greatest challenge isn't another person. Its the burning in your lungs and the burning in your legs, its the voice in your head screaming STOP you cant do anymore. But you dont listen. You push harder and you start to hear a the whisper of YOU CAN. You realize you are not the person you thought you were is no match for the person you are."

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CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,615	20kg is probably a decent place to start for you. That will offer a significant challenge on a variety of exercises. Some lifts, like a front squat, might be easy. However, you will probably find these challenging for snatches, double swings, overhead pressing/push pressing, etc. It also depends if you are looking to use them as a conditioning tool, or for strength gains. I used 16kg kettlebells when I was doing complexes. God complexes suck balls. The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing... Belligerent Bovine badass YouTube Videos

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Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	^ And if the front squats are too easy you can always do front split squats or if you are really strong pistols holding one KB. No strength within, no respect without - Kasmiri Proverb

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fUnc17 Drop and give me 100 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jersey Shore BJJ Posts: 1,872 Photos: 10	get 1 53lber and 2x 35lbers use the 53lber for 1 arm swings, cleans, snatches, presses etc. Heres how I train. Strength Edge

03-21-2007, 01:10 PM	#7
WantItBad WantItBad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,155 Photos: 22	I want to use them as more of a conditioning tool "Strength is the product of struggle" "Your greatest challenge isn't another person. Its the burning in your lungs and the burning in your legs, its the voice in your head screaming STOP you cant do anymore. But you dont listen. You push harder and you start to hear a the whisper of YOU CAN. You realize you are not the person you thought you were is no match for the person you are."

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