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How to Determine the Right Kettlebell

November 3, 2017 by Jessica 5 Comments

Article By Kettlebell Kings

Kettlebells are one of the most versatile exercise tools that a person can employ. They take minimal space but deliver maximum benefit to your workouts.

One of the hardest choices a new-comer to the kettlebell culture encounters is what style of kettlebell they should buy for themselves and start training with. There are quite a few different styles and shapes to kettlebells their weight aside.

The first thing to consider when choosing a kettlebell is what are your goals with procuring a kettlebell?

– Is it going to be a household exercise tool or be used outside?
– Is it for building strength or more conditioning focused?
– Will you eventually want to use single hand work or will you be mostly focused on using two handed grip techniques?

Let’s knock down these one at a time:

1. There are some Kettlebell styles that have a plastic coating to make them more conducive for inside use – For outdoor use there are powder coated kettlebells that make them more resilient to the ele-ments. I personally like the powder coated for inside and outside use.

2. To be clear ANY kettlebell training will have strength benefits, but if you are more conditioning focused then you will want a weight that you can move around with some general ease so you can focus on the exercise techniques. The different weights of kettles (other competition kettlebells which stay the same dimensions no matter the weight) will change is size as the weights change and this can effect your techniques. *A tip to consider – Regardless of style of training I do recommend using Sport style kettles due to their consistent size and shape. This will allow the movements you learn to stay the same as you progress in weight if you so choose.

3. Most kettlebell techniques can be done with two hands. This makes them more stable and easy to learn for novices. Using single hand techniques will rise the challenge and technique level considerably. If you do not seeing yourself wanting to try single hand work for some time then you will be using two hand movements so you will want to have a kettlebell with ample handle space. A solid unique design that has a consistent size and shape, like Sport style kettlebells, but also have a decent size handle shape like the powder coat kettlebells are the Kettlebell Kings Steel Standard Kettlebells.

Now that you have determined your goals with kettlebell it is time to determine the proper weight.

Quality kettlebells do cost money so you have to make sure when you make the investment that it is going to be the right weight for your goals. Of course as you increase your strength and technique you will eventually need to go up in weight. but this could take some time; so you can get a lot of mileage off of the right kettlebell.

Of course this is a difficult choice to determine since there are many variables involved. Injuries, experience, current fitness level, etc. In most kettlebell training styles 8 kilogram (about 17 lbs) and 12 kilogram (about 25 lbs) are the classic starting weights. Usually, especially for two hand movements, the 12 kilo size bells are a great novice challenge. If you have some kettlebell or weight resistance experience then the 16 kilogram (about 35 lbs) is a standard starting point.

A good guide to also help determine a proper weight is by possible rep ranges you will be pre-forming in your routine. Most coaches use a classic guideline of:
• 1-3 reps for explosive power
• 3-5 reps for strength
• 5-8 for sustained strength
• 8-12 for muscle hypertrophy
• 12+ reps for power endurance

If with the weight you choose you can do 12 or more reps with the 12kg kettlebell in one move, lets say the goblet squat, at once with relative ease it may be too light for you in that exercise and you may need the 16kg. You can use this example for all the exercises you may be planning on doing.

It is important to consider your current level of fitness, but also know you WILL get stronger and also consider. With proper training and consistency you may be surprised how much stronger with your kettlebell you will become.

Hopefully this easy checklist will help you determine what kind of kettlebell is the right one for you. It is always exciting to get a new kettlebell, it is like getting a new workout buddy who is ready to help you create the strongest version of yourself.

If you can, and you are a kettlebell novice, seek out some professional coaching to learn the basics for you to build on. Sometimes in person is tough, if so then look for a good coach who offers online coaching. If this is also out of reach then subscribe to the Kettlebell Kings blog, and YouTube content for kettlebell technique videos and articles and weekly kettlebell workouts to add to your fitness routine.

Kettlebell Kings is based in Austin, Texas and offers high quality kettlebells as well as tons of free content to read and learn about kettlebells on our blog. Kettlebell Kings was the first company to offer Free Shipping and Lifetime Warranty on all kettlebells. We also create free, weekly workouts you can sign up to receive in your email in box here.

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The IR Kettlebell Team Gives Their All on the Platform

March 10, 2016 by ptpt Leave a Comment

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Torn hands, countless drops of sweat, 1000’s of swings, 1000s of cleans, fixation training, and quality time with the Versaclimber all working together to boost the performance of a team committed to Kettlebell Sport.

And as the chalk dust settles, the Innovative Results Kettlebell Team walks away with their heads held high, each bearing a brand new piece of hardware hanging from their neck.

From first timers, to multi-comp veterans the IR  Team brought the fever to the 2016 California Open Kettlebell Sport Lifting Competition hosted at Innovative Results on February 27th & 28th.

Manny Aragon

SnatchMannyAward
95kg Weight Class
16kg Kettlbell or Bell Weight
170 Reps
1st Place
KETA Rank III

Long Cycle
95kg Weight Class
16kg (Double Bell)
97 Reps
1st Place

 

Jeff Costa Jeff Costa Award with Aaron

Snatch
105+kg Weight Class
20kg Bell Weight
150 Reps
1st Place

 

Eric Berringereric berringer nazo kettlebell

Biathlon (Unofficial Scoring)
73kg Weight Class
24kg Bell Weight
Jerk Rep Count – 61
Snatch Rep Count – 100

 

 

Margaret FajardoMargaret Snatch Kettlebell

Snatch
12kg Bell Weight
113 Reps
1st Place

 

 

Aubrie Pohl

SnatchAPSnatchAward
73kg Weight Class
12kg Bell Weight
118 Reps
1st Place
KETA Rank III

Long Cycle
73kg Weight Class
16kg (Double Bell)
56 reps
2nd Place

 

Madison Murphy Madison Murphy Kettlebell

Long Cycle
12kg Bell Weight
56 Reps
3rd Place
KETA Rank III

 

 

Harrel Carman

Long Cycle
85kg Weight Class
32kg (Double Bell)
19 Reps
3rd Place

 

 

Watch Harrel Carman and Aaron Guyett compete with 32kgs

Aaron Guyett

Biathlon (Jerk & Snatch)
85kg Weight Class
32kg KettlebellAGjerk
Jerk Rep Count – 83
Snatch Rep Count – 130
1st Place
KETA Rank Master Sport (MS)
US Record

Long Cycle
85kg Weight Class
32kg (Double Bell)
61 Reps
KETA Rank Master Sport (MS)

* Aaron’s US Record makes him the first US Kettlebell Sport Professional to achieve Master Sport for both Biathlon and Long Cycle events in the same competition.

Aaron Guyett Jerk Set

Aaron Guyett Snatch Set

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Events, Testimonials Tagged With: 32kg Kettlebell, Aaron Guyett, Bell Weights, California Open Kettlebell Sport Championship, competition, Costa Mesa, costa mesa gym, Costal, Double Bells, goal setting, Hardware Hanging, Innovative Results, Innovative Results Kettlebell, Jeff Costa, kettlebell, kettlebell championship, Kettlebell Club, kettlebell competition, kettlebell instructor, Kettlebell Lifting, kettlebell sport, Kettlebell Sport Club, kettlebell workshop, Kg Weight, Manny Aragon, margaret fajardo, Mindset, training, Weights

The 4th Annual California Open Kettlebell Championship

March 8, 2016 by IR Staff Leave a Comment

Just when you think it can’t get any better, this year’s competition was even better than last year’s and the year before!

Here are the FOUR HUGE reasons why it was even better:

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Second, a huge showing from our lady lifters, with over 50 females lifting double bells! This is the first WAKSC kettlebell sport competition where women and girls lifted two kettlebells instead of just one. They proved any of the naysayers wrong with their incredible results in Jerk and Long Cycle, many lifting more reps than most male lifters, lifting the same weights. Notably, Kimberly Fox set an Absolute Record in Long Cycle with two 24 kg kettlebells by driving forward to 61 reps like the professional she is. This enabled her to achieve Master of Sport International Class according to Ketacademy Ranking Standards (the Competitive Rules and Ranking Standards of the World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs). Some of the other incredible women of the day were: Brittany van Schravendijk of KOR Strength and Conditioning Kettlebell Club lifting two 16kg Long Cycle for 103 reps; Mia Lobue of Girevik Gear Club lifting two 4kg Long Cycle for 79 reps (she is 6 years old); Chelsey Marr of Texas Kettlebell Academy lifting two 28kg Long Cycle for 26 reps, and so many others! Check out the video below to see the greatest flight of the day!

Third, over 150 lifters from all over the nation and World united to lift kettlebells and embrace friendships past and present. Again, the California Open Kettlebell Championship proved to be a World contender for most attended kettlebell sport competition. With lifters flying into Costa Mesa, California’s very own Innovative Results (IR), to lift in Orange Kettlebell Club‘s (OKC) greatest kettlebell sport championship for the fourth year in a row. John “Wild” Buckley, Nazo, and Jason Dolby proved to the World of Kettlebell Sport lifters that they will offer a well-organized competition, under the sanctions of World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs (WAKSC) within the rules and rankings of Ketacademy, and deliver above-and-beyond in uniting this sport with friendship, love, and passion! With Denis’s hugs, Rachinski’s heart, and and the OKC Chu (or Spirit). this event over-delivered again to all lifters and observers both in-person and online with a flawless livestream of every lift of both days. Being a part of the WAKSC Grand Prix, this event is sure to get better every year.

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Fourth, next year’s California Open Kettlebell Championship will be home to the Kettlebell Sport World Championship! Taking the place of other smaller and less organized World Championships, this World Championship is the place to be if you are looking to be recognized in Kettlebell Sport. Organized by Orange Kettlebell Club; Rules and Rankings by Ketacademy; Sanctioned be the World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs; this World Championship is putting Kettlebell Clubs first, and sharing the power of this sport with the entire World. The event is already blowing up on Facebook, and is sure to attract even more lifters, clubs, and nations as the year progresses. Set to happen at none other than Innovative Results, this four day event starting on February 23, 2017 is sure to bring hundreds of lifters together, proving the power of kettlebell clubs through a well-organized, insanely fun, and passionately competitive championship!!

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Just a fraction of the clubs representing in 2017 World Kettlebell Sport Championship.

Whether you are a kettlebell lifter or are interested in this fast growing sport, you have an opportunity to attend another ground-breaking, record-smashing, and World-uniting event this coming year. Place this event on your calendar and don’t miss the best kettlebell sport event of the year!

*Photos courtesy of Michael Lobue and Nazo

*Video courtesy of Youtube channel kettlebellsport

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