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Kettlebells and books we recommend for getting started. Links go to Amazon UK; we earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
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Starter kettlebells
If you’re new and trying to pick your first bell, see what weight to start with first. Short answer: 16 kg for most men, 8 kg for most women. The cast-iron bells below are the lowest-risk way in: solid handles, no fragile coatings, and cheap enough to forgive a poor first guess.
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Amazon Basics Cast-Iron Kettlebell — 16 kg
Amazon's Choice. The standard men's starter weight. Smooth, painted cast iron — handle is wide enough for two-hand swings.
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Pure2Improve Kettlebell — 8 kg
Solid 8 kg cast-iron bell — the standard women's starter weight and a good warm-up bell for stronger lifters.
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Amazon Basics Cast-Iron Kettlebell — 6 kg
Lighter still — useful if you're returning from injury or want to drill Turkish get-ups slowly before loading them.
Books and guides
A short, well-coached book on the swing and the get-up will save you months of fumbling form on your own.
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If our picks don’t match what you need, the full Amazon UK kettlebell range is here: