This helps paint layers adhere more securely to the metal and prevent flaking to make sure your bell’s powder coat will last as long as you’re swinging. And when you’re rushing around during your WOD to switch weights, the color-coded handles will tell you quickly exactly what you’re picking up. These are also foundational kettlebell exercises that, once mastered, can be strewn together to create more dynamic and sweat-inducing flows (more on that below). Kettlebell training can be done every day and programmed into your warm-up, main conditioning set, or even added to your mobility routine, says Koziol. Start lying face up with left leg straight on mat, right leg bent, foot flat on floor, left arm out at the side on floor at 45-degree angle, and right arm holding kettlebell above shoulder, triceps on floor, and elbow at 45-degree angle from body.

The ergonomics are what make them so outstanding, but the finish, the broad, grip-able handle and cool, retro boxing gym-esque branding made them our firm favourite.

Instead, the colors are painted on after the rest of the bell is complete, leaving your handles smooth enough to support you through tough workoutswithout poking at your skin. Our range of kettlebells are made from cast iron and are available with a powder coated finish or rubber coated for a softer feel.

Although you'd use a kettlebell much in the same way as dumbbells, the weight of a kettlebell isn't balanced.This is likely due to the fact that they take a large quantity of material and heavy machinery to forge.