Reconfigure or go double again?

[believer74]

What’s good! So I’ve had double 18kg comps for about 6-7 months now. Been doing double work and, of course, single arm. I honestly enjoy 1KB workouts more (they do add more time to workouts though) but I do appreciate the load benefit and stimulus that doubles provide. I ran DFW and was grateful for the punishment. I f’d up the program and I think I made a metcon out of it. Clocked a peak of 84 for both C&P and FSQ on that 3/4 alternating day. Not gonna lie, kinda felt proud and stupid at the same time lol

That said, I’m looking to add or change my KB line up. First option is to get rid of the double 18s and get singles of 16, 20, 24. I could just complete the pairs eventually. I like the idea of offset loading with the three. Plus the lineup would not be wonky if I do decide to pursue ranking - although I’m not really into that yet.

I could also go the route of getting double 24kg since 20kg is kinda too close to 18s and I’ve never seen 22kgs in my city so far. Question is, is 18kg to 24kg that big of a jump? If I do offset work with a mix of 18 & 24, is the gap too huge?

Let me know what you think. Goal is plain old GPP, and variety I guess. When you were in a similar situation, how did you approach it?

 

[stp]

@believer74 I feel like a broken record, but If It’s in your budget start with one of these.

https://www.bellsofsteel.us/all-products/conditioning/kettlebells/adjustable-kettlebell/

They’re solid, have a lifetime warranty, and can grow with you, get a second when budget permits and your pretty set.

And no, doing offset work with an 18/24 kilo isn’t to big of a jump.

 

[blakegarcia]

@stp I've never considered any adjustable bell simply due to fear of it coming apart mid movement. I'm sure there are safety features for that but has anything like this ever happened? I'm sure it has due to user error, consumers can be idiots. Hard to not entertain at the 250 price point. I've been using a single 18kg from trugrit and been dreaming of getting some more bells for a while. Thanks for posting the link, I enjoy this part of the record

Edit. I've never research adjustables at all. I should watch some review videos I guess.

Addendum. Welp, Wildman posted a video 2 days ago comparing it to kb Kings adjustable bell. May have found my father's day gift for myself.

 

[believer74]

@blakegarcia The adjustable kettlebell he's suggesting looks good. However, these ones...

https://www.titan.fitness/endurance...-lb---40-lb-adjustable-kettlebell/422500.html

look like you can't snatch or clean them safely. Only downside I've read about the one @stp suggested is that the lock/screw on this inside tends to get stuck (probably from the force) and you have to yam out to adjust the weight.

Good review/comparison on them:

 

[mitchel007]

@believer74 These are better than the loose plates: https://repfitness.com/products/adjustable-kettlebells

If I were a newb I’d start with a couple of these, since they’re so quick to adjust — can go anywhere from 16 to 24 in just a few seconds, for different movements or drop sets.

 

[believer74]

@stp I've looked into that, but, as a single bell, it's probably gonna cost me almost double the price once it gets to my country. Even if I had the extra dough, and don't have space restrictions, I'd rather get doubles of 16,20,24,28 at that price w/o the shipping. I'm consistently looking at facebook and local ecommerce apps hoping one of those pop up. Only adjustables I see are those hardstyle-looking ones with the exposed plates and I'm not too keen on those

Appreciate the input!

 

[snowlucario]

@believer74 If you’re doing that sort of volume on the double 18s, I would go double 24 and a 28 (or 32). Any reason you would need a bell as light as 16 or the 20?

Or as you prefer singles 24-28-32 or 20-24-28

 

[believer74]

@snowlucario Honestly that was an ego lift of sorts. I figured, since it was the last hard week, then I should go all out. Anyway, you're probably right on the double 24s.

About the 16 and 20s, just following standard recommendation for beginners since I, virtually, am one plus they're gonna be easier to travel with. Personally, I don't think it's a bad idea to have those for under-the-weather days, practicing/greasing new moves, and sharing with the fiance.