16kg vs 20kg

[lordhelps86]

Hey all, I used to train w/ kettlebells a several years ago then stopped due to an unrelated injury and sold my 16 and 24 bells.

In these trying times I had a eureka that I should get back into KB training as my injuries have healed and I'm once again seeking the brutal efficiency of the 'bells.

It seems impossible to order KBs online these days BUT I found a 20kg bell. I'm wondering if I should hold out until I can get a 16 or if the 20 would be fine. Ideally I'd have a 16 and 24 again, but 'tis impossible to find these days.

When I was training w/ KBs I was told my form was very good. I also was able to complete the 15:15 VWC protocol @ 8 snatches (and started working on 9), and TGU the 24 for reps.

I reckon that I should play it safe in regards to what I expect I can do now, and ease into training slowly. That being the case, what does the community think of re-starting with a 20kg bell?

 

[goodybaker94]

@lordhelps86 Go for it. It won’t take you long to adapt to 20kg if you’ve done it before.

 

[lordhelps86]

@goodybaker94 Thanks. I should probably mention I'm planning on doing S&S to get me back into things. I was thinking if I start w/ a 20kg, should I progress to 28kg then 36kg?

 

[needsafriendtochatto]

@lordhelps86 I think get started with whatever you can get your hands on, especially since a lot of businesses are out of stock at the moment!

 

[anonymousgirl26]

@lordhelps86 Whatever you get started on shoot for 24kg and then 32kg. The book recommends that men need a 16kg, 24kg, and 32kg set.

 

[r3nd0m]

@lordhelps86 16 would be too light in weeks - go for it. Start with DL or RDL or double swings until you are comfortable with weight

 

[mttyhu]

@lordhelps86 Love my 20 kg! At some point get a pair as they are awesome for double KB conditioning work. Plus 1 KB is better than no KB in these times...