Would you consider 6-8kg to heavy for a 12yr old boy?

[rainadavis]

So I started doing kettlebells last year but my 12 year old son is interested in working out with me, appears to be safe and encouraged for kids to some form strength and conditioning training, my question is what would you consider good starting weight I'm thinking 6-8kg maybe ?

 

[cmceachern0]

@rainadavis No weakness. Your boy needs 32s, one each arm. He's grow into it eventually

 

[beautyfromathistle]

@cmceachern0 Thanks @cmceachern0

 

[ant0099]

@rainadavis Not at all. I've taught plenty of students how to use Kettlebells & have had 10 year Olds swinging as heavy as 20kg so long as they knew what they were doing. Pistol Squats and push ups too. Kids are amazing sponges - they will naturally push themselves towards excellence. It's great.

 

[rainadavis]

@ant0099 That's great to hear , thanks for the advice, I'm looking forward to starting them with him

 

[angelt9]

@rainadavis I teach middle school PE. We use kettlebells in our weight room on a regular basis with our 6th-8th graders with no issues

 

[rainadavis]

@angelt9 Great thank you

 

[rabbie77]

@rainadavis Absolutely fine. Just don't rush him

Here is a video of my 4.5 year old with a 2kg for alternating hand swings. And uses a 4kg as well. He weights 18kg
He also does clean and presses when he wants to.

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Loads of basic exercises he can do that are beneficial .

Those weights will be fine

 

[rainadavis]

@rabbie77 Wow that's brilliant not a bother on him , thanks very much for that

 

[rabbie77]

@rainadavis Yes I owned my kettlebell gym for the past 15 years and now do all of my stuff online but he grew up in that environment

I've never coached him but he watches everyone like a hawk if he's not playing a video game or climbing something but if I try to really sit down and help him with certain things he loses interest but just know that they are watching a good role model and they are absorbing a lot just by watching you feel good in a positive environment

 

[hunter101]

@rabbie77 It's awesome that he just jumps into it unprompted.

Kids will pick up good habits given the right inspiration.

 

[larsan]

@rainadavis My 6yo grandson was lifting my 16kg bell off the floor. Pretty sure a 6-8kg bell will be fine for a 12 year old. Maybe 10-12kg.

 

[gordonsweet]

@rainadavis My 8 year old deadlifts my 24kg and working up to my 32kg.

As long as the form is good, 6-8kg is just fine. It's all about form and not pushing them too hard.

 

[rabbie77]

@gordonsweet Yup

 

[kei1234]

@rainadavis That's far too light, the average 12-year-old weighs 40 kg.

 

[cathoaholicliz]

@kei1234 but that 40kg boy should probably start with 6-8kg kettlebell, right? the noobie gains will mean they'll need more weight for swings and stuff, but 6kg for get ups will be perfect in a couple weeks.

 

[larsan]

@rainadavis My 6yo grandson was lifting my 16kg bell off the floor. Pretty sure a 6-8kg bell will be fine for a 12 year old. Maybe 10-12kg.

 

[premier3092]

@rainadavis What if he is from Krypton?

 

[rainadavis]

@premier3092 Maybe get him juggling cars then ?

 

[premier3092]

@rainadavis AHAHHAHAHAHAAH!!! Spot on! XD