Kettlebells were originally measured in poods, and 1 pood is approximately equal to 35 pounds (16 kilograms). There are not many kettlebells of different weights on the market for users to choose from. As kettlebell fitness becomes more popular, product forms have become more diverse, and manufacturers have begun to provide more products of different weights. Since kettlebells are mainly used for throwing and swinging, it is usually necessary to choose a lighter weight than traditional plate bell weights for training.
When buying kettlebells, try to choose a combination of different weights.
Weightlifting training, such as clean and jerk, requires heavier kettlebells, while snatches, such as overhead presses, usually use relatively lighter weights. The kettlebells used for snatches are 5 to 10 pounds (2.25 to 4.5 kilograms) heavier than the clean and jerk. Buy four to five kettlebells of different weights for easy alternation and change of training intensity. When muscle strength needs to be improved, you can try heavier kettlebells.
If you are doing traditional weightlifting exercises, you can use a kettlebell 5 pounds (2.25 kilograms) lighter than the plate bell for replacement training. Do a few test swings. You should feel a noticeable effort when you swing, but it shouldn't hurt, and you shouldn't feel like you can't hold the kettlebell tightly enough and are in danger of being thrown out at any time.
When you're in the store, do a few standing pulls and curls. The weight should be difficult to lift, but not too hard to lift. If you feel unbalanced or swaying, it's too heavy for you. If you can't lift it at all, it's too light.
We recommend that beginners use 35 to 44 pounds (15 to 20 kg) for the clean and jerk, and 26 to 44 pounds (11 to 20 kg) for the snatch. For users who are completely new to the kettlebell, the organization recommends starting with 26 pounds (11 kg) for the clean and jerk. They also emphasize that women should use lighter weights, suggesting a range of 18 to 26 pounds (8 to 11 kg) for the clean and jerk and 13 to 18 pounds (6 to 8 kg) for the snatch. Women who don't exercise often can consider doing snatch training starting with 9 and going up to 13 pounds.