Kettlebell starter set ?

[Gerryatric]

Hi
How many kettlebells did. most of you guys start out with ? I am just at the start of base building and my gym has a good range of kettlebells up to 24 kg . I will be using KBS for apex hills and SE /GC ,so was thinking of a pair of 16s a 20 and 24
As always I would like the benefit of the huge level of experience on this forum
Cheers

[Nomad]

Hi
How many kettlebells did. most of you guys start out with ? I am just at the start of base building and my gym has a good range of kettlebells up to 24 kg . I will be using KBS for apex hills and SE /GC ,so was thinking of a pair of 16s a 20 and 24
As always I would like the benefit of the huge level of experience on this forum
Cheers

I didn't see the need for an entire set when I started out, but it guess it depends on what you're planning to do. I started with a single 24kg, used it for a couple years and last year graduated to a 32kg. But then I use KBs mostly to supplement my training, I stick mostly to swings and snatches. I could see needing different sizes if you were going to mix it up, probably won't be able to TGU as much weight as you can swing for example.

[Blackmetalbunny]

If you go with Pavel's ETK, he recommends a 16, 24, 32 set (kg). If you're starting out on new movements, having one that's between 8-12kg can be helpful for technique work. In the super long run, a 48kg might merit consideration if you're looking into super-heavy swings.

Another option that is very interesting if you have:
1. Access to a range of dumbbells; and
2. Do not plan on doing C&Js and snatches

Is the Kettle Clamp (http://www.thekettleclamp.com/)

[J-Madd]

Hi
How many kettlebells did. most of you guys start out with ? I am just at the start of base building and my gym has a good range of kettlebells up to 24 kg . I will be using KBS for apex hills and SE /GC ,so was thinking of a pair of 16s a 20 and 24
As always I would like the benefit of the huge level of experience on this forum
Cheers

I didn't see the need for an entire set when I started out, but it guess it depends on what you're planning to do. I started with a single 24kg, used it for a couple years and last year graduated to a 32kg. But then I use KBs mostly to supplement my training, I stick mostly to swings and snatches. I could see needing different sizes if you were going to mix it up, probably won't be able to TGU as much weight as you can swing for example.

x2. I trained with just a 55lb KB for quite a while and then added a 70lb. That held me for about a year doing Pavel's ETK. If I were starting out right now, I would go with a 24KB/55lb KB and Simple and Sinister.

[GlassCityMedic]

Double KB work gets technical pretty quick. If you are starting out I would go with 20 kg/24 kg single bells. You can always start scaling up your movements (i.e. progress to 1 arm swings then snatches etc).

[Green2Blue]

~$20



Don't get me wrong, it's not as good as actual kettlebells. But for a guy that only uses them sparingly, it gets the job done.

[travman]

I used Simple and Sinister, started out with a roommates 25lb DB, then bought a 55lb KB off of craigslist, then later transitioned to the 70lb KB then found TB. Every weight increase was done only after I was able to do 100 swings and 5 getups per side.

[Maxrip13]

I own 2x adjustable 32kg Kettlebells and a single 16kg Kettlebell.

If I could justify it I would love a separate set of 16,24,32 kg, because changing them can get annoying mid workout.
Don't forgot you can do double 1 armed swings instead of buying a specialised bell like the 40-48kg ones.

2 x 24kg Bells are head than the single 48kg and you are already set.

[J-Madd]

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2 x 24kg Bells are head than the single 48kg and you are already set.

INDEED!

[Maxrip13]

I own 2x adjustable 32kg Kettlebells and a single 16kg Kettlebell.

If I could justify it I would love a separate set of 16,24,32 kg, because changing them can get annoying mid workout.
Don't forgot you can do double 1 armed swings instead of buying a specialised bell like the 40-48kg ones.

2 x 24kg Bells are head than the single 48kg and you are already set.

harder haha.... Typo

Who knows what I was saying.
Basically 2x24kg Kettlebells=Hard