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What Size Kettlebell Should I Start With
When you are looking for the ideal exercise program, the kettlebell is the perfect option. It can be used by both men and women, is expensive compared to a home gym, and works extremely well for both overall conditioning and building specific muscle strength and endurance. For those interesting in sculpting their body, the kettlebells are one of the most effective tools on the market. Once you decide to begin an exercise program with kettlebells, the first question is always, “What size kettlebell should I start with?”
To answer, “What size kettlebell should I start with?” requires an understanding of the kettlebell itself and the goals of the exercise program. The kettlebell is a round weight made of iron that has a handle on top. It was developed in Russia and has been used in strongman competitions for many years. One of the distinct advantages of kettlebells over other exercise programs is the fact the kettlebells can virtually replace a whole gym.
The weight of a kettlebell has been carefully designed to create a gravitational pull to the ground that forces muscles to exert maximum force. As a result, you get more power in your workout routine, burn more fat, develop muscle strength faster, and work the entire body unit instead of single muscles. If it sounds ideal, there’s a reason – kettlebells are ideal. They are not glamourous – they are functional. Exercising should not be about glamour. It should be about results.
So when you ask, “What size kettlebell should I start with?” the answer lies in your current conditioning level.
If you are a man and have not been exercising or lifting weights regularly, begin with 35-pound kettlebells. Though you may progress rapidly to the next weight level, it is best to start with a safe weight amount to avoid injury. One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting an exercise program is trying to do too much too fast. Once you can handle the 35-pound weights easily, you can move to the 53-pound kettlebells.
If you are a man and have been exercising on a routine basis, and can do at least 50 pushups, start with the 53-pound kettlebells. Kettlebells are also available in 70-pound and 88-pound weights, but they are not normally used except by Olympic and weight lifting competitors. So to answer the question, “What size kettlebell should I start with?” – start with 35 pounds in most cases if you are a man.
The answer is different when a woman asks, “What size kettlebell should I start with?” A woman who has not been lifting weights regularly should start training with an 18-pound kettlebell. A woman who has been training regularly and is very strong can begin with a 26-pound weight. Like the men, improving progressively will lead to the use of more weight. Some women are able to handle the 35-pound weight, but very few ever go beyond this weight.
When you ask, “What size kettlebell should I start with?” the answer will vary depending upon gender, current conditioning, and regularity of exercising. It is better to start with a weight you can handle comfortably in order to develop proper form. Everyone who exercises at a gym has seen people continue to exercise with weights long after they are able to lift them to proper height. The result is improper technique that affects the quality and results of the effort. Start with the lower weight and progress at your own pace.
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