Kettlebell how to hold a kettle bell properly if you have wide hands (swings)
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Marc
Level 6 Valued Member
With smaller bells the handles are usually smaller. The handles of the 32 and 40 are slightly wider, at least my bells.
Obviously your pinky will reach out of the handle and you grip only with 4 fingers.
Avoid the problem and do one arm swigs. They are also more challenging
Obviously your pinky will reach out of the handle and you grip only with 4 fingers.
Avoid the problem and do one arm swigs. They are also more challenging
pet'
Level 8 Valued Member
Hello,
I have the problem too with the 20, even if my hands are not really big.
Kind regards,
Pet'
Put your hand very next to each other (no space between right and left). Then, get out the pinkie (it can be along the vertical part of the handle).
I have the problem too with the 20, even if my hands are not really big.
Kind regards,
Pet'
GeoffreyLevens
Level 6 Valued Member
Comp bells are all identical in size and dimensions regardless of weight. But they are built for use with one hand per bell. You can do two handed swings with them but any issues you have with "big" hands on hardstyle bells will likely be exaggerated on competition kettlebells.
nish1013
Level 1 Valued Member
oh no ! I ordered one 16kg from Jordan
GeoffreyLevens
Level 6 Valued Member
Very big people do two handed swings with them, you just have to fiddle a bit to figure out how to grip it. I think it will be fine!
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Pat is not a large person but you might get some ideas from this. Good head on shots of him swinging 2 handed with a comp bell.
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Pat is not a large person but you might get some ideas from this. Good head on shots of him swinging 2 handed with a comp bell.
Kettlebelephant
Level 6 Valued Member
No need to be sad, within a few weeks you'll outgrow the 16 for 2-handed swings and need a bigger KB for themoh no ! I ordered one 16kg from Jordan
1-handed swings, snatches, presses, etc. will be the only things where you'll be using your 16.
MikeTheBear
Level 6 Valued Member
Don't know if the above quote was meant to be sarcastic, but if serious then +1. Seriously. My hands are not particular big but I am stocky and fat, so two hands swings are not comfortable for me unless I am using my T-handle.
If you plan on buying double KBs at some point, especially comp bells, then go ahead and buy your second and do double swings. For instance: if you want to do 2H swings with a 32 and you own one 16, buy another 16 if money allows.
Consider the T-Handle option. Either make your own or buy one. Sorinex sells one but very pricey. There was a guy on ebay who fabricated his own stuff, his prices were reasonable when I bought mine a few years back. Have not regretted the purchase. Do a search on ebay and you'll likely find a welder looking to make a few bucks selling fitness equipment.
masa
Level 10 Valued Member
Seriously, not sarcastic. I have a big hands and that's how I deal the problem.
MikeTheBear
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masa
Level 10 Valued Member
Two arm swings with one bell feels more unnatural for me. I don't know what causes it, but I have scoliosis. One arm swings don't irritate my spine, like two arm sometimes do.
masa
Level 10 Valued Member
Thanks for asking. No, I practice bare feet. I have custom made insoles in my safety boots @work. At free time I use only Converse Chuck Taylor's or Vibram's five finger shoes.
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