Guide to Selecting Kettlebells

Here are some guiding principles when choosing the correct kettlebell

Level 1 Kettlebell Weight Recommendations

Men:

Bodyweight Under: 68kg/150lb

Kettlebell: 16kg/35lb - 20kg/44lb

Bodyweight Between 68kg/150lb - 100kg/221lb

Kettlebell: 20kg/44lb - 24kg/53lb

Bodyweight Over 100kg/221lb

Kettlebell: 24kg/53lb - 28kg/62lb

Women:

Bodyweight Under 59kg/130lb

Kettlebell: 8kg/18lb - 12kg/26lb

Bodyweight Over 59kg/130lb

Kettlebell: 10kg/22lb - 16kg/35lb

Baseline Goals with Kettlebell

  1. 10 Swings (each side)

  2. 5 Press (each side)

  3. 5 Snatch (each side)

  4. 5 Double Clean

  5. 5 Double Front Squat

  6. 1 Get Up (Each Side)

Where did this originate?

These standards are rooted in StrongFirst principles and our coaching expertise. Choose weights according to your capabilities and adjust based on the movement pattern.

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