What Is The Best Kettlebell Weight to Start With | John Wolf
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In this video, we'll be discussing the best kettlebell weight to start with for beginners. We'll cover the factors you need to consider, such as your current fitness level, goals, and experience with weight training.

Coach John wolf will walk you through the benefits of using kettlebells, and how to choose the right weight for your body and goals. We'll also demonstrate some basic kettlebell exercises that you can try with your chosen weight.

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve your endurance, or simply add a new element to your workout routine, this video will provide you with the information you need to get started with kettlebells.

Don't let the fear of choosing the wrong weight hold you back from experiencing the benefits of kettlebell training. Watch this video and start your journey towards a stronger, fitter you!

| How To Choose a Kettlebell |
Kettlebell designs vary. Some are coated in rubber to protect floors from impact. Others are designed specifically for kettlebell lifting competitions and have a straight handle; they’re uniform in size regardless of weight.

In an attempt to appeal to beginners, a few manufacturers make kettlebells with concave faces, which are intended to be more ergonomic. Some other newfangled kettlebells work like dumbbells and can be loaded with plates, offering multiple weight changes with one implement.

If you’re buying a kettlebell in person, perform this test before making a final decision: hold up your hand and touch your thumb to the tip of your pinkie.

Notice the channel it forms in your palm—that’s where the kettlebell handle should rest most of the time, from the outside knuckle of the index finger diagonally down to the opposite side of the wrist. (This will be your primary grip for most conventional kettlebell lifts, such as pressing and squatting.) Pick up the weight and hold the handle in the middle, letting it fill that channel. “The bell should rest on the back of your forearm when the wrist is straight,” says Heins.

“It should not impinge on the boney profile of the wrist,” adds Wolf. If you pick up a kettlebell that rubs against the bone that protrudes on the lateral side of your wrist, the weight displacement from the handle is not ideal, and you could end up getting injured.

Another safety tip: don’t use a kettlebell with too thick a handle. “Onnit’s handles are a little over an inch in diameter,” says Wolf, which is enough to work your grip but not so demanding to hold that it creates unnecessary fatigue. “When you’re performing an exercise like the swing, you may be doing hundreds of reps in a workout, as opposed to four sets of eight,” or some other standard set-and-rep-scheme you’d use with conventional exercises. “We don’t want your grip to burn out. I think that’s counterproductive from a technique standpoint. Once someone’s grip is overworked, you’ll see a whole slew of mechanical problems that come into play.”

As for how much weight to start with, men can invest in one or two bells that are 16 kilos (about 35 pounds). Wolf says that will provide plenty of challenge on a wide range of exercises. “For gals, an eight-kilo kettlebell [17.5 pounds] will give you a lot of bang for your buck.”

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The Best Kettlebell Weight for Men
00:46 - Intermediate Male
01:20 - Beginner Male
01:47 - The Best Kettlebell Weight For Women
02:14 - Intermediate Female
02:47 - Beginner Female
03:17 - 4 Things To Look For In A Kettlebell
03:42 - A Comfortable Handle
04:14 - Where Should The Kettlebell Rest?
05:03 - Powder Coating for Grip
05:50 - Color Coding by Weight
06:40 - When To Go Up In Weight

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