When it comes to choosing the best kettlebell, the decision is fairly easy. For the most part we are just talking about a hunk of cast iron with a handle. Mostly you'll have to decide the the amount of weight you want and if you want a plain cast iron or if you want a rubber coated one.
However, if you want to have multiple weights and don't have a lot of storage space, there is a new adjustable kettlebell that allows you to have a single kettlebell that can accommodate various levels of weight.
Regardless of your choice, all of these kettlebells will give you the benefits of a kettlebell workout. See this article for those: Kettlebell Benefits
Product | Titan Fitness | Yes4All | Amazon | Day1 Fitness | Bintiva |
Max Weight | 40 pounds | 50 pounds | 60 pounds | 50 pounds | 50 pounds |
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This is the most clever kettlebell design ever. If you want a different weight you simply twist the clamp handle and remove or add a plate. You can adjust it from 10 to 40 pounds in 5 pound increments.
This is great for home use but I wouldn't recommend it for a fitness center because it is possible to drop a weight plate and break it.
If you don't have a lot of room for standard kettlebells, then one or two of these would take up very little room.
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2. Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebells
If you have hardwood, tile, or concrete floors you may want to consider a kettlebell that is vinyl coated. You don't want a kettlebell that has coating on the handle since it could become slippery or crack off and become dangerous to use. The painted handle gives you just enough grip without being slippery, and it still allows the kettlebell to rotate in your hand.
The PVC coating also protects the cast iron from corrosion which could happen on non-coated units that have their paint chipped off.
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3. AmazonBasics Cast Iron Kettlebells
There is nothing fancy about this kettlebell but out of all of them this will be the most durable. There is no rubber coating to break off. This is the type of dumbbell you'll see in gyms. But you'll also see rubber floors in gyms so if you go this route it would be best to have the proper flooring, or carpet.
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4. Day 1 Fitness Kettlebells
This kettlebell is rubber coated like the Yes4All kettlebell, however these are available in different colors for each weight. They are available in 5 to 50 pounds in 5 pound increments
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5. Bintiva Kettlebells
This is another kettlebell that is vinyl coated in different colors for different weights like the Day 1 Fitness kettlebell above, however these also have a rubber foot for more stability. If you want to use them during push-ups or similar exercises that can be helpful.
They are available in 5 to 50 pounds in 5 pound increments, however there is also a 12 pound kettlebell.
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Conclusion
Regardless of which kettlebell you choose you'll get a good workout with any of them. It really just comes down to personal preference and what your unique needs are. It seems all of them can have quality problems so make sure you thoroughly check out all the kettlebells you receive to make sure the handle is smooth. You don't want anything cutting into your hand when you're swinging them.