Kettlebells

Swing, press, and carry with cast iron and competition kettlebells from TRX, PRx Performance, XMARK, Muscle D Fitness, Rage Fitness, and Synergee — including powder-coated cast iron bells, rubber-coated gravity-cast bells, and color-coded competition kettlebells. Build your set from light conditioning weights to heavy posterior-chain work, with sizing in both pounds and kilograms to match your training style.

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BrandPRx Performance TRX PRx Performance XMARK
CategoryKettlebell Kettlebell Kettlebell Kettlebell
Weight35.0 lb 403.0 lb 55.0 lb 308.6 lb
Materialsteel cast iron; rubber; powder coating; steel cast iron; black powder coat steel; cpu urethane; hard chrome
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Shipping Time3-5 days
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Frequently asked questions

What are kettlebells good for?

Kettlebells combine strength, conditioning, and mobility in a single tool. Swings, cleans, snatches, and Turkish get-ups build explosive posterior-chain power and cardiovascular conditioning at the same time. Goblet squats and single-arm presses train strength. They're especially valuable for small home gyms, functional training studios, and anyone short on time — a 20-minute kettlebell session can hit everything.

Competition-style vs. cast-iron kettlebells — what's the difference?

Cast iron kettlebells vary in size as weight increases — a 16 kg bell is smaller than a 32 kg bell. Most affordable home-use kettlebells are cast iron. Competition kettlebells (sometimes called "pro-grade") are all the same dimensions regardless of weight, which keeps the technique consistent as you progress. Competition bells are color-coded by weight and used in kettlebell sport. For general training, either works fine.

What weight should I start with?

For most beginners: women start with 8–12 kg (18–26 lb) for swings and 4–8 kg (9–18 lb) for presses. Men start with 16 kg (35 lb) for swings and 12 kg (26 lb) for presses. These are strong starting loads because kettlebell movements recruit big muscle groups. Don't go lighter than this — too-light bells make technique harder to learn.

Do kettlebells come in lb or kg?

Both. Traditional kettlebells are marked in kilograms (8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 kg and up), which is the competition and Russian tradition. Many American-made kettlebells are marked in pounds (10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 45, 55 lb and up). Check the product listing — it matters if you're following a program written in one unit system.

How many kettlebells do I need?

For a home gym, two to four bells cover nearly everything: one lighter bell for presses and single-arm work, a medium bell for two-handed swings and squats, and a heavier bell for progression. For commercial facilities or small-group training, a full 8–48 kg set in even increments lets you program for all skill levels.

Do I need a kettlebell rack?

For more than 3–4 bells, yes. Kettlebells on the floor take up more space than they seem and can damage flooring. See our Kettlebell Racks for 3-tier horizontal racks and compact vertical options. A standard 3-tier commercial rack holds 9–12 bells in roughly 4 ft × 2 ft of floor space.