Comments on: What Size Kettlebell Weights Should You Use https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/ Personal Kettlebell Trainer Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:48:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: James Bond https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-8669 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:36:32 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-8669 Best article I’ve seen on the subject..
Thanks.

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-8643 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:16:02 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-8643 In reply to Sammy.

I’d start with a 12kg Sammy due to the more dynamic movements used in kettlebell training.

]]> By: Sammy https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-8641 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:42:28 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-8641 Great read, thank you!
I am already very active and regularly use a pair of 10kg dumbells for compound moves and high rep isolations, based on the differences would you still recommend starting with a 12kg as a female or would it be wise to go straight for a 16? (unfortunately I can’t quite afford both). Thank you.

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-8509 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:07:57 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-8509 In reply to EJH.

Hello, If you have weight training experience then I’d recommend the 16kg.

]]> By: EJH https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-8508 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:19:38 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-8508 Hi Greg. This article is really useful. I started using kettlebells about eight months ago and have been using a 10kg weight. I would like to progress but they’re so expensive I don’t want to buy the wrong weight. Would you recommend a 14 or 16kg for my next weight? I am tall and slim and would like to build lean muscle and increase strength, especially in my lower body. Thank you.

]]> By: Ronald https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-4711 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 06:53:36 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-4711 Wondering when you said all the kettlebell weights you used in 12 years teaching.. Any reason you did not find the use for the 28kg kettlebell?

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-4103 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:10:57 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-4103 In reply to Susanna Faygenbaum.

A 10kg kettlebell would be OK for many beginner exercises including the single arm deadlift and goblet squat. You will certainly grow into this weight quickly.

]]> By: Susanna Faygenbaum https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-4086 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:52:59 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-4086 since the pandemic everything is sold out and as a woman I cant find 8kb kettlebell. Is using 10 kb kettlebell ok? for first timers or that would be too much weight for me as a start. thank you?

]]> By: Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-1657 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:15:14 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-1657 In reply to Ralph Riley.

Yes you are exactly right Ralph, you can start gradually with these 5 beginners exercises and follow along workouts.

]]> By: Ralph Riley https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/which-kettlebell-to-start-with/#comment-1656 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:38:14 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1673#comment-1656 I am very interested in your programs! I am 67, been a corporate “desk-ranger” for most of my life. I went on a diet, lost 80 pounds and have been doing some serious resistance band training to begin to get in shape. Regarding the KB weights: I assume that I can start low and master the beginner exercises over a couple of months to strength everything (especially connective tissue) and then go back with a heavier KB – is that what you would do at my age? I just don’t want to get injured and not be able to exercise and move forward in this effort. A slower and longer “start-up” seems to be the best path – but I don’t know. Can you give me your thoughts?

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