Kettlebell Just bought a 40kg kettebell..

[JW513]

First workout.... All the way across the 2nd floor of Dicks, down the escalator and across the first floor to the checkout.

I can do a few swings with it, but thats it. I can probably carry it 30 seconds each side... NO way can I press it, but next year.... I figure this will make my 32kg one feel lighter and my 24kg one too.

I only do basic moves with the kettebell, but next year is the year I want to start mastering them. Its funny, I almost feel like my form is better with heavier bells, maybe because there is less room for error. I can press the 32kg one for one rep, hopefully in a few months I will be repping this baby.

 

[North]

I optimistically bought a 40 kg bell. It’s useful for 2 handed swings when I’m feeling strong. It stares at me...taunts me...it’s half my body weight and there’s no way it going above me head anytime soon!

 

[Molson]

Good purchase!

I also started incorporating it lately to my S&S following advise from @Pavel Macek . Working with 32 daily but haven’t tested yet for the standard.

I was surprised that two hand swings are almost too light, I won’t be doing those. Started doing 1h but only 2x5 set’s once per week. Grip is key. Same with tgu. I had a good start with single set last week but felt hammered the day after. Today when not rested I had almost lost it on both sides. Heavy s*** but Using it daily seems to be doable in a year lol.

Good luck to all you 40kg users!

 

[JW513]

^that is why I love kettlebells.. They are like a long journey...Eventually you get there.

 

[WhatWouldHulkDo]

Bought my 40 after hitting Simple a couple years ago. Working with it was brutal to start out. These days, I do snatch work with it. I don't "own" it... but it don't own me either.

Throw in the challenge sets with it whenever you feel like you've got the energy, and enjoy the ride.

 

[Phil12]

First workout.... All the way across the 2nd floor of Dicks, down the escalator and across the first floor to the checkout.

You found a 40kg kettlebell at Dicks? Nice!

 

[phroot]

I'm thinking about getting a 40 kg down the road, is there any significant benefits over the 32 kg? Also why has the 40 kg been given the nickname Bulldog?

 

[Bauer]

I'm thinking about getting a 40 kg down the road, is there any significant benefits over the 32 kg? Also why has the 40 kg been given the nickname Bulldog?

It is actually recommended in S&S 2.0 for building a strength reserve to make the timed Simple standard more feasible.

 

[Jeremykots]

You found a 40kg kettlebell at Dicks? Nice!

About time they upgraded bell sizes, last time I was there they didn’t carry anything above a 24k. Good thing the one in town is a block away from my house

 

[JW513]

I'm thinking about getting a 40 kg down the road, is there any significant benefits over the 32 kg? Also why has the 40 kg been given the nickname Bulldog?

Not to be wise but the there is 8kgs worth of benefits. Don't know why its called a bull dog other than its heavy.