Being the frugal guy I am, I bought two Titan adjustable comp bells and two cheapo Yes4All adjustable bells that EVERY company seems to sell. Titan sent me a third adjustable comp bell too because like them or not, their customer service is actually quite good. Titan Comp bells aren’t the quickest to change, but they are durable, mimicking the shape and feel of a regular kb, and they give the greatest weight range. I keep one at 35, one at 53lbs, and one at 70lbs (or 1 pood, 1.5 pood and 2 pood). If I ever need dual kbs for a workout, I just change one. They’re also nice for when the workout calls for the rare 44lb or 62 lb kb. And because I mostly only change out weight once if at all in a workout, the time to switch out doesn’t bother me. It’s actually kind of fun once you know what you’re doing. The cheapo 10-40 lbs lbs are primarily used for weighted hanging leg raises. Perfect weight range, and quick and easy to change out. Plus, the handles on them are huge so shoes fitting will never be a worry. Just have a scale nearby to verify you’re at the weight you want until you know your desired setups by heart. Given that 90% of the time I’m literally standing on top of them, I didn’t want to break the bank. Overall, saved over $300+ versus having gone the Rep route, and I can go heavier. Also KBKs have better fit and finish, and come with the coveted tool. I don’t regret my choice at all though. Thanks Coop and GGR for the great work as always!
I got 2 adjustable competition kettlebells never looking back. Nothing comes close. Set up before my session takes a minute or 2 no drama's. Love them.
Bought the Titan adjustable KB (the budget option) at the beginning of Covid. Slightly disagree with Coop here.. I gotta say I’ve gotten a lot use out of it and didn’t find it to take more than a few seconds to change the weight. Pretty easy math to figure out the weight.. each plate weighs 5 pounds. I would highly recommend numbering the plates with a Sharpie so you know what order they should be in. For the price it’s a solid option
@@BBeeblebrox Yes, it keeps the shell the same size, the weights are internal. So with this one you always have the same shape and competition kettlebells are perfect for all of these foundational movements.
You guys should review different company's ecosystems! Examples: -Ironmaster's adjustable dumbbell/kettlebell/curlbar system -Powerblock's Pro adjustable dumbbell/kettlebell/curlbar system. Keep up the great work, bros!
I went Kettlebell Kings (about $28 more than Titan after tax and free shipping) because black color fits my environment better (middle of living area). Competition style is more durable, and without a powder coat you can refinish the handle to get whatever grip you desire. Adjustments can be annoying if frequent though, and a 12 kg minimum weight might be too high for some users. On the plus side, the Kettlebell Kings/Titan max of 32 kg is higher than options like Rep's 24 kg max. Compared to dumbbells... Kettlebell Kings competition adjustable (or Titan) is like the Ironmaster concept, to me. True form factor, adjustable without gimmicky things like plastic or nylon parts spinning inside that may or may not last. Reps light adjustable option might be a good supplement to Kettlebell Kings adjustable competition to cover lighter weights.
I have both the Titan and the KBK comp bells. They are great. The KBKs is definitely a better quality. They give you more options in weight (even odd numbers that don't exist anywhere) and they fit great since they are competition shape/size.
@@cucciafr68 good info to know - I hadn't looked into increments and assumed other than branding they were the same product. Always disliked how Kettlebell Kings doesn't even brand their offering - that especially makes it feel generic.
@@DampRaccoon The branding never crossed my mind. I guess to me they are the only ones with that style in that color. And all my other bells the branding doesn't really stand it all that much.
@@cucciafr68 It's not that I want branding, but not having it really whereas their other products do just make the product seem even more generic or something - like they don't want to be associated with it. But more likely, unlike Titan, their logo is round. Titan's is more horizontal so they can get it lower near the center of the kettlebell where Kings can't without going over the split (and going over would look bad, cause alignment issues, etc.) so I guess I'm good with it now that I've thought it through.
I purchased Titan’s comp adjustable bells over the ones from Rep Fitness for 2 reasons. 1) Most of the kbell training I do is high rep work and I tend to stick with one weight for the majority of the workout. The handle is also more conducive to high rep work and easier on the hands. 2) I purchased these in the middle of the pandemic and I was using kettlebell weight for lots of other lifts since I didn’t have many plates at the time. I couldn’t easily look away from all the extra weight there 24kg vs 32kg.
I spent weeks reading random reviews about adjustable kettlebells piecing them together trying to get a recommendation 1/10 as good as GGR. I bought them last week and today a video comes out…..I went with Rep because I’ve loved all their equipment and couldn’t be happier. They look and feel like a normal kettlebell. They’re a little bigger than the weight would indicate, but not significant. Easy to adjust. Simple setup. I love them.
For most kettlebell routines, you don't increase the weight across sets unlike dumbbells or barbells so you don't need a ton of quick adjustability. On the other hand, you need a good handle that fits a 45-degree handle comfortably without any adjustments/protrusions getting in the way. Those are the 2 aspects you need to consider.
@@oscarmart1 Mark Wildman's adjustable KBs. Very high quality, durable and you can add weights in 0.5kg increments (which is surprisingly rare in the KB world).
I will vouch 100% for the Titan competition bells. The geometry of the globe and handles are the perfect competition shape, and there is no way to beat the value. You would spend upwards of $1,700+ to get a bell in each weight. Don’t let this review sway you away from one of these bells…they are worth every penny.
I own the cheap Titan kettlebell design and I agree with what Coop says. I initially bought it for the price but the hassle of changing the weights and remembering which plate goes first is a pain. Additionally, the design can dig into your skin when doing snatches at a reduced weight. I think it's time to replace them for the REP ones
You missed the Hyperbell kettlebell handle from Jayflex fitness. It has a multi-positional handle that holds up to a 100 lbs dumbbell, which makes it superior to the Kettlegryp, which does not have a multi-positional handle and is supposed to hold up to a 55 lbs dumbbell. The Hyperbell kettlebell handle currently costs $49 compared to $34.95 for the Kettlegryp.
Came to say the same thing. I have the Hyperbell and it’s pretty legit! It’s a lot more bulky than traditional kettlebells but that’s to be expected as it’s just a multi position kettle grip for dumbbells. I do recommend it though. Same w the other Jayflex dumbbell accessories.
I’m rocking the IronMaster’s adjustable KB. This is due in fact to the review Coop did on their DBs. I love the fact I can use the same weight plates for DBs and my KB. It isn’t the fastest but it takes a beating!
Stumbled upon the REP adjustable KB about two years ago and haven't looked back. I bought two and they've held up great. Perfect for my small garage gym. I'm gonna go use them right now...
@Garage Gym Reviews I'm surprised you all didn't review them in the past. I couldn't find any info on them when I was first interested in purchasing them. Just took a leap of faith and bought them. Really glad I did.
HELPFUL TIP: I have one of “budget style” ones he was saying suck at the end. It doesn’t suck at all, you just have to be a little smart. Here’s how you solve the 2 problems he was whining about in 2 minutes. 1. Which Plate? He said you have to remember which plate you took out. Here’s the simple 30 second fix. Take a sharpie, number each plate 1 through 6. I put 1 on top, then 2, and so on. Problem INSTANTLY solved. Should the manufacturer do that? Of course, but it is SUPER easy to fix. 2. How much weight? He said you don’t know how much each plate weighs. Same thing, weigh each plate, mark each plate with a sharpie. Note: To make them look better, instead of a sharpie, you can use a label maker. My first one I did with a sharpie, it worked. Next one I bought I used a label maker and it looks much better than my handwriting. As great as his reviews are, these were dumb reasons to say they suck. They don’t. Sometimes minor tweaks can solve simple problems, you just have to use that all important muscle… your brain 💪🧠
I bought that white and red kettlebell from a lady and she had the weights marked with a sharpie lol. Also, each plate weighs 5 pounds so just subtract whatever amount from 40lbs. Not that hard lol
Thanks, Coop. I just picked up the Nüobell adjustable dumbbells and picked up the orange kettlebell grip you have in the video. It works, but I have to fight it to grip and lock onto the thicker handle of the Nüobell.
Hey Coop. I used the Kettle Grip on my Ironmaster adjustable, worked great for shoulder work and wide stance swings, the best $20 spent in my gym. I eventually got the Ironmaster Kettlebell Handle and its super solid! If you get the longer QLDB lock screw it can go up to 80lbs.
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
was looking to get those Rep adjustable KB back in 2020, but it was always out of stock, so i ended up picking up a 35lb and 53lb one from bestbuy of all places. its been good enough for my use so far.
Old guy here--mid 70s. My whole adult life has been cardio focused (marathons, triathlons, and now just long distance swimming). HOWEVER. Old guys lose muscle mass, and I really noticed it. I started personal training recently to get some muscle mass back--or at least stabilize the loss. My trainer is a kettlebell fan, and so I decided to get an adjustable. Where to go?? I stumbled upon your excellent reviews, and even though my brand bias was bowflex (I have the dumbells) I was still unsure. Well, your review changed that--I decided to go with REP and ordered from their site. My kettlebell arrived today, and I couldn't be happier!! My neigbors must have wondered what I was swinging around my front door! I don't need the heavier one--but this 40 pounder will sit by my bed for spontaneous workouts! Thanks for saving me from Titan!
My 2 REP Adjustable Kettle bells (40lb) arrived today. Perfect for my tiny ass apartment. It's like having 10 kettle bells total. Thanks so much for this video because I was initially going to get the Bowflex ones from Target.
Nice roundup Coop. Only three come to mind that weren't included but they're real oldies and I'm not sure most folks would even be interested. Those would be the Kettlestack, the old Ivanko "kettle bell" handle along with variants of it from other companies, and finally one that Ironmind used to offer. These were all standard plate loadable handle variants. As far as modern and fancy goes though I do believe you got it covered. Edit: two more just came to mind. They would be Iron Woody's version of the Kettlestack called the Kettle Grip, and their KettleShell. Those two I'm positive are still available.
Nice review Coop! The only exercise I have ever added to my programming is heavy swings. I have the Mike Bartos Power Pin and love that I can progressively overload up to 200lb with my existing plates.
Via their site, the "MBPC Power Pin allows you to swing from 15-200lbs (using 25’s)" - so to achieve that weight you'd want to have 8x25s on hand which I'd imagine many don't. Also, can't use with the size of bumpers, and need iron (as most here probably use anyway). Just noting my observations because I was intrigued at first - seems like an otherwise great product for any psychos swinging 200 lbs.
@@DampRaccoon Yup, I have a bunch of metal 25s I have acquired over the years and use them on my different stations, so pulling them together and setting it up for swings works for me, but definitely not for everyone!
before I finished watching, I just wanna say why I picked the Powerblock on black friday: the smoothed out outer geometry seemed the best for turkish getups, and a pin system seems a lot less likely to break than a knob.
How are they for kettlebell halos and wrist exercises? Looking for something (I’m considering either a kettlebell, steel mace or steel club) for those purposes. My wrist/forearms need strengthening for certain movements and the halo (shield cast for mace swings) is crucial for my back/shoulder mobility. Any experience on that?
@@vgman94 pretty decent so far, it's good for turkish getups, halos, and swings (going to want to do one armed since it'd be bad for shoulders if two). It is light for it's price, but feels high quality. I can't speak for what exercises are best as my peak was weighing 142lb and 1repMax dead lift 335lb. Currently weigh 120(?)lb and just maintaining, works for me
@@vgman94 and for lower arm strength, might want to start with calisthenics first, plank and pushup in various ways including on your finger tips, maybe rolling dumb/barbell palm up and palm down, grip and ungrip in rice, etc.
@@borregoayudando1481 what weight did you get? The smaller 35lb kettlebell? And just so I’m sure, you mean the classic kettlebell swing movement where you swing the bell between your legs and thrust it forward & upward with a good hip thrust to aid the motion, correct? Thanks for clarifying on the halos. That’s a good point in moving me toward getting it.
@@vgman94 yeah, the 18-35lb. And yep, look up: Mark Wildman, Lebe Stark, Joe Daniel's and Kat's Kettlebell Dojo, Dan John's armor building just pulled those names out of my notes
Thanks Coop! I actually started with the "Vers-A-Bell" which was a budget friendly option for me at the time. It uses a pin adjustment system versus a dial. The weight range is 16-36lbs in 4lb increments. The shell is hard plastic (which I was nervous of at first) but they have held up over 2 years of pretty frequent use and abuse. Once I realized I needed more than 36lbs I opted for the Titan Competition adjustable kettlebell and agree, changing the weight is a pain, but I primarily use it in the 24kg configuration so I'm not changing it all that often (but can if I want to ramp up to the full 32kg or down). I got the Titan on a super sale for under $200 so I couldn't pass it up, but I think I may look into the REP Fitness adjustables you reviewed so I can have a pair of those versus buying another Titan adjustable. Thanks for the great review and go check out the Vers-A-Bell for another budget adjustable kettlebell option.
I have adjustable dumbbells (Core Home Fitness...very similar to the Nuobells) and bought 2 Kettle Gryps which fit well on these. I have super limited space and its great to be able to do kettlebell exercises without needing a bunch more room or equipment.
I think you hit all the important points when it comes to kettlebells. I don't like going adjustable because often times they either look weird/sit poorly in rack position or are really cumbersome to adjust. On top of that, durability is a concern. I know that when I buy a competition kettlebell that it's probably going to outlast me and many generations after me whereas with most adjustable kettlebells I'm kinda wary. From what I've seen, the Rep bells are the best, but at that price point you can get yourself some nice hollow 16kg and 24kg bells. If you really need the 18 and 20kg (I'd say most people don't), then it's a good pick, but plastic always breaks at some point no matter how well you treat it. I'd just recommend a 16kg, 24kg and 28/32kg set if you want to have kettlebells you'll use all your life, go up/down 4~6kg depending on how fit you are when starting out. With those 3 you'll probably spend around $300 to have something that will last you a lifetime.
Still running Ironmaster and Ironmaster Kettlebells. Still in as good as shape the day I bought them 12 years ago and the ironmaster dumbellls that I bought over 15+ years ago are also as good as new. I haven't seen any adjustable kettlebell or Adjustable dumbbells that have this type of durability.
I've been using an Apex adjustable kettlebell for ten years. When I bought my first one, it was under the "SPRI" label. They're very inexpensive at Walmart (online), they're simple and robust. It uses 1" hole "Standard " plates (not included). Its specified load range is 20 pounds to 50 pounds, but I've regularly had it up to 24kg ("53" pounds) with no problem. I got a second one about 4 years ago. I like its window and handle better than the window and handle on my high quality competition style bell.
My brother bought me a kettle grip for my birthday last year after I asked him for a kettlebell, initially I thought he just cheaped out on me but since then I have been very impressed by its versatility and durability
Coop I have the adjustable handle from Jayflex and it’s fantastic. It can rotate unlike the kettlegrip. I’ve done swings with dumbbells as heavy as 60 lbs with no issues. I think it should definitely be in this review. Maybe next time? My biggest gripe is that it’s all plastic. The handle feels very cheap without weight on it, however, it hasn’t broken yet. I would love to see a premium version with metal parts and a heavier handle.
I picked up my Titan Fitness adjustable kb over a year ago for $199 plus tax. Yeah the adjustment is kind of annoying. The fit isnt great and the finish isn't perfect...buy the handle is smooth! Kettlebells also get dropped, used outside, clanged together (they all will chip around the middle if you do any dual kb stuff) Sure the KB Kings one is nicer at $299, and Titan raised theirs to $235 so the price gap isn't as dramatic, but being able to go from 12kg to 32kg in one product is such a great deal. Titan doesn't mark the plates which weight or order to load. If this bothers you, just put masking tape on and write the weight on that. Or use white out and mark the plates. In theory you could load smaller fractional plates inside if you wanted less than 1kg jumps. I'd rather get the most out of my fitness equipment not have it be the prettiest
Would love to see the Pepin dumbbells and kettlebell attachment (when it's released) vs IM dumbbells and kettlebell attachment? Would be so so helpful for those wanting one ecosystem and adjustable durable versions of both
I got both of the powerblock adjustable kettlebells as soon as they released and I like them. The smaller's handle is a bit too narrow so I cant comfortably fit my pinkies in when I have 2 hands in the handle. Aside from that I love them. I don't find the limited adjustment that big a deal, I wouldn't use any of the in between weights anyways. Also I don't have any hangup about the sticker, it seems like high quality vinyl.
It’s been a year since this post. How do you like them now? Would you recommend the Heavy? Don’t own a kettlebell but I do have the powerblock dumbbells and do most of my workouts with 45lb. Would it be reasonable to buy the Heavy over the smaller one if you can only afford one?
@@vgman94 I like the heavy more than the smaller one. I use the smaller one more, but that is probably more to do with what I'm using them for. I think there's probably some better value ones on the market that would suit you better (competition adjustables from various brands) but I still love mine.
Hey Coop, just purchased the Rep Adjustable Kettlebells (20-40lb) this evening based on your review. On Amazon the Bowflex version is running on sale (as of 4 Nov 22) for $120! But based on it's handle shape and your thoughts I went with Rep. Excited for these to come in. Thanks for the advice!
IMO, the most reasonable answer here for anyone who is or wants to be strong enough to press over 24kg is the Kettlebell Kings adjustable competition bell. Mentioning the Titan adjustable competition kettlebell and not including the vastly superior Kettlebell Kings version that it directly copies is... an odd choice. The Kettlebell Kings one has way better fit and finish, includes labeled plates, and goes up to 32kg. Much better at the price point than almost all other options, although the Rep ones seem nice if you never intend to go over 24kg.
Coop mentioned the KB Kings one, and said it's the exact same design, but more expensive. I haven't had a chance to compare the two by myself (it's cheaper to buy normal KB in my country than import adjustables)
@@antonipoblocki Sure, but that's the case with every titan product - it's the same design as something else, but cheaper and lower quality. My real complaint is picking the incorrect product out of the category and saying the fit and finish isn't there as a knock on it. Of course the fit and finish is bad - it's Titan. It's like suggesting people not buy a Rogue trap bar because the Titan one is the same thing, but done poorly. Moreso than any of that I'm bummed that this video might drive people to buy a fairly disappointing product instead of paying the extra $70 or so for something that's actually worth paying for and should cover most people's KB needs for life -- for a price lower than 2-3 heavy bells.
The tools that come with the Kettlebell Kings adjustable kettlebell seem to be better than those supplied by Titan. Bells of Steel makes a similar adjustable kettlebell as well. The tools that come with it are also better than those supplied by Titan.
only thing i would have liked to hear about is the engineering behind the recommended kettlebells. biggest fear with adjustable dumbbells and kettlebells, is swinging overhead and having weights coming loose and cracking me in the head. looked at reviews of individual items, but really hard to get a good picture of the design comparisons to know which ones seem the safest.
Fitness Gear kettle bell you can add plates on instead of dumbbells. It takes a little more time to add on the weight but I actually really like it and it’s cheaper then most in your budget section.
Thanks for the review! Can you also take a look at the Jayflex Hyperbell Kettlebell handle and the StrengthTools Kettlebell handle? I think both have a ton of potential.
In my opinion (as a 35+ year user and collector of garage gym equipment), the Kettle Bell Kings “design” is the only worthwhile one. It’s more cumbersome to adjust, but it’s the most solid design and allows for easy home fixes (Home Depot vs send it back to the factory). Even if you somehow busted the threaded post in the KBK design, you could weld it back. If you guys are actually using these things, don’t buy garbage with plastic included in the build. The other “post types” that allow you to do swings are garbage as well (unless that’s all you do w KBs) as they don’t allow OHPs or snatches.
Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell. This kettlebell for it's weight and price I have found to be the best adjustable, it give you the exact feel of a regular kettlebell and the adjustable weight are pretty easy and seamless
No Mark Wildman model by Bells of Steel. Shameful!. It's the best on the market due to level of adjustable options. Can't believe you knocked the Titan it's robust and solid. Why need to change weight so quick?
I used to train with ‘real cast iron’ kettlebells years ago. I recently bought the Bowflex kettlebell. It’s a good compromise. The main drawback I find however is in the shape and the angular adjustment knob on the top I find when I use the bell in the rack position to press it digs into the side of my bicep so much so that it’s been bruising my arm, so tend not to do the rack to press. If the bell was more rounded and had less edges it could be better. Also the handle is a bit thin and can get quite slippery especially when sweaty. Thanks for the reviews.
I got the fitness gear one. It is supposed to be 20-50lbs. but the 2.5 lb plates are the less restrictive because of protruding from the sides and it limits the range to 20-35lb.
I really wish I knew about those REP ones before I bought by kettlebells. That would have been a huge space and money saver. Then I could have purchased some individual heavy ones to round out my set. That said, everything outside of the REP ones don't seem like a good option. I wouldn't buy anything else.
Powerblock should have decided the focus would be swings, squat/deadlift variations, walks/etc. and placed the handle the other way as Sir Coop suggested. Their standalone adjustable block could then fill in for overhead stuff for those that want it. I'd rather have something be really good at a couple of things vs. medicore at everything.
I use one of the cheap ones you mentioned at the end. The biggest downside comes when doing overhead work. If you don't keep the top plate on the plastic lips digs in to your arm. It also puts your wrist in an awkward position that is uncomfortable. If you leave the top plate on the issue is mitigated quite a bit. The one I have has the weight in lbs and kg on the plate. The plate also has a number for the shelf position. So, a quick look at the plate and a bit of math make adjustments easy. Also I weighed it fully loaded and found it was only .3 pounds off from the stated weight. So, it is accurate to 1%. They aren't perfect, but more than usable for someone looking to see if they want to add kettlebells to their training. After a month mine is still working as intended.
Because kettlebells work as singles, you only need one of each weight. Because of how kettlebells are meant to be used, you only need a few weight increments. Personally I have 12kg, 16kg, 20kg and 24kg and I consider that a full set. These are things you can't say about dumbells and adjustable dumbells so that's why I think adjustable dumbells make sense and adjustable kettlebells don't. So a full set would cost the same as the adjustable kb and take up about the same space. Now I know that three kettlebells is three times the space of one kettlebell but it's likely that like me, you would have them in a place where one or three doesn't make a big difference.
It would have been nice to touch upon the weight distribution on these. I think ideally you'd want the weight as close to handle as possible, which is where ones like the rogue one fall down. I suspect they're just about all bottom heavy, except maybe the specialist powerblock ones.
I love my Rogue Loadable Kettlebell. I put my Lockjaw Oly 2 collar on it and it does what I need it too. The unfinished and raw look is what appealed to me.
I have a Kettle Grip. Already have dumbell rack from 3 lbs to 100 lbs and did not want to get a set of kettlebells, For the price and space saving the Kettle Grip was good. Pretty durable for being plastic.
You missed Fitness Gear Adjustable Kettlebell. I bought it about 3 or 4 years ago for around $40 from Dick's Sporting Goods. It's now $80. It works with standard 1" plates.
They don't review plate loaded stuff much on this channel, especially if it is "standard" plates. Even though it is much cheaper. I have several hundred pounds of standard plates collected over the years, and three or four sets of spin lock handles and the adjustable kettlebell, you can cover a lot of ground. I have a good quality Oly set too, but the standard plates are very versatile when it comes to dbs and kettlebell. They work in my plate loaded high low pulley system attached to my power rack. (Two 50s and 6 25s).
@@richardmather1906 thanks for the heads up. Makes a lot more sense now with the videos I've watched. With limited space, and having to be able to move, I try to make as much of what I have as multifunctional.
I like about the better Powerblock KB that it looks very simple with a solid steel rod holding the plates. I don't trust dumbbells with plastic wheels and I surely don't trust KBs with that system. Dynamic overhead movements with KBs require more safety than that.
I have the bowflex, it's a little too bulky and uncomfortable on the wrists for doing presses. The available weights are strange as well. 8-12-20-25-35-40 I would have much rather had a 30 instead of the 8. Overall nice, but it appears there are now better options out there. The REP fitness look really good, but they are pricey. the lighter Kg is not bad with the sale price of 129
Thanks for this so much! I have a very small area to move around and I'll go w/ adjustable kettlebell first vs adjustable dumbbells just because there's less space taken overall.
Another good review - thanks. As an Ironmaster fanboy I was interested to hear your thoughts about the IM kettlebell. As you say, it offers advantages if you already have the dumbbell system.
For speed i like the rep adjustables better. But the apex are good if you are on a budget and already have the weight or want buy more weights as you need them.
The REP bells are $200 now and the ironmaster is $99 for the handle. if you're already getting the ironmaster dumbbells especially with the higher weight kit getting another 5-8% off for the package deal makes it a killer deal to add 22-80lbs of kettle bells for under $100. Plus zero plastic
I got kettle gryp (from the non-recommended examples) since I only do dumbell weight excercises at home and I use kettlebell for deadlifts and swings, I think it works well for my situation.
I purchased the rogue loadable kettle bell (as I love their loadable dumbbell design) and I agree that it is very poorly designed. Not only does it feel uncomfortable when doing TGU or presses, but you cannot put a collar on it as they made the sleeve too slim. This is a bizarre choice as they frequently market it with collars on it on their website. I ended up just biting the bullet and purchasing a set of 16, 24, and 32kg kettlebells off of kettlebell kings. It sucks that I can’t use the weights I already have, but the difference is night and day. the Rogue handle has since been demoted to things like rows, Carrie’ S, and side bends.
My problem with people that always want to save on space. { thats why you always see the treadmill in the corner of the room facing the wall with boxes on them}. I say have it front and center.....if its there in your face you will in fact use it alot. How many times have you used what is in the corner of that cold dark closet? lol another well done video Coop!
I’ve been waiting for this forever! I was really close to buying the rep, but couldn’t pull the trigger with so little info on a newish product. Mostly I just want a single adjustable to do double kb stuff with my Rogue 35 and 53 lbs without buying 2 more kbs just for that. Having a 44 lb option for presses will be extra bonus. 53 is still a little heavy for high rep pressing
Haven't tried it out yet but I was hoping to see the polyfits kettlebell on here. Very similar to REP but seems to be a bit cleaner looking and more ergonomic for overhead movements
I was waiting on this one! I definitely agree that an adjustable kettlebell has to function equally as a normal kettlebell. My question is how durable are these? I know with adjustable dumbbells it’s an absolute that you can’t drop them, but for kettlebells that seems like a hindrance considering a lot of the movements are more dynamic and potentially damaging. I personally throw my kettlebells around like a sack of potatoes lol
Being the frugal guy I am, I bought two Titan adjustable comp bells and two cheapo Yes4All adjustable bells that EVERY company seems to sell. Titan sent me a third adjustable comp bell too because like them or not, their customer service is actually quite good.
Titan Comp bells aren’t the quickest to change, but they are durable, mimicking the shape and feel of a regular kb, and they give the greatest weight range. I keep one at 35, one at 53lbs, and one at 70lbs (or 1 pood, 1.5 pood and 2 pood). If I ever need dual kbs for a workout, I just change one. They’re also nice for when the workout calls for the rare 44lb or 62 lb kb. And because I mostly only change out weight once if at all in a workout, the time to switch out doesn’t bother me. It’s actually kind of fun once you know what you’re doing.
The cheapo 10-40 lbs lbs are primarily used for weighted hanging leg raises. Perfect weight range, and quick and easy to change out. Plus, the handles on them are huge so shoes fitting will never be a worry. Just have a scale nearby to verify you’re at the weight you want until you know your desired setups by heart. Given that 90% of the time I’m literally standing on top of them, I didn’t want to break the bank.
Overall, saved over $300+ versus having gone the Rep route, and I can go heavier.
Also KBKs have better fit and finish, and come with the coveted tool. I don’t regret my choice at all though.
Thanks Coop and GGR for the great work as always!
I got 2 adjustable competition kettlebells never looking back. Nothing comes close. Set up before my session takes a minute or 2 no drama's. Love them.
What brand big guy? I’m lookin at Kensui, Bells of steel, and REP.
Bought the Titan adjustable KB (the budget option) at the beginning of Covid. Slightly disagree with Coop here.. I gotta say I’ve gotten a lot use out of it and didn’t find it to take more than a few seconds to change the weight. Pretty easy math to figure out the weight.. each plate weighs 5 pounds. I would highly recommend numbering the plates with a Sharpie so you know what order they should be in. For the price it’s a solid option
Are you able to do snatches, clean and press and Turkish get ups with the titan adjustable kettlebell?
Does it cut into the wrist when you lift it over head after removing a few weights?
@@BBeeblebrox Yes, it keeps the shell the same size, the weights are internal. So with this one you always have the same shape and competition kettlebells are perfect for all of these foundational movements.
@@vaishnue no, as it keeps the same shape, the weights are internal, so the outside shell is always the same shape and size.
You guys should review different company's ecosystems!
Examples:
-Ironmaster's adjustable dumbbell/kettlebell/curlbar system
-Powerblock's Pro adjustable dumbbell/kettlebell/curlbar system.
Keep up the great work, bros!
Do you have one of them?
I'd add the Pepin FAST series adjustable dumbbell and kettlebell to this too as it should be out this year
I bought the rep adjustable KB on a whim when I bought weights from them. It has been absolutely perfect and has motivated a lot more KB work
Look for Unsafe plastic lever inside
@@jessicavotran more details please!
I went Kettlebell Kings (about $28 more than Titan after tax and free shipping) because black color fits my environment better (middle of living area). Competition style is more durable, and without a powder coat you can refinish the handle to get whatever grip you desire. Adjustments can be annoying if frequent though, and a 12 kg minimum weight might be too high for some users. On the plus side, the Kettlebell Kings/Titan max of 32 kg is higher than options like Rep's 24 kg max.
Compared to dumbbells... Kettlebell Kings competition adjustable (or Titan) is like the Ironmaster concept, to me. True form factor, adjustable without gimmicky things like plastic or nylon parts spinning inside that may or may not last. Reps light adjustable option might be a good supplement to Kettlebell Kings adjustable competition to cover lighter weights.
i still think the best method for weight changing equipment is to have mercury inside them and u ajust the tank level
I have both the Titan and the KBK comp bells. They are great. The KBKs is definitely a better quality. They give you more options in weight (even odd numbers that don't exist anywhere) and they fit great since they are competition shape/size.
@@cucciafr68 good info to know - I hadn't looked into increments and assumed other than branding they were the same product. Always disliked how Kettlebell Kings doesn't even brand their offering - that especially makes it feel generic.
@@DampRaccoon The branding never crossed my mind. I guess to me they are the only ones with that style in that color. And all my other bells the branding doesn't really stand it all that much.
@@cucciafr68 It's not that I want branding, but not having it really whereas their other products do just make the product seem even more generic or something - like they don't want to be associated with it. But more likely, unlike Titan, their logo is round. Titan's is more horizontal so they can get it lower near the center of the kettlebell where Kings can't without going over the split (and going over would look bad, cause alignment issues, etc.) so I guess I'm good with it now that I've thought it through.
I purchased Titan’s comp adjustable bells over the ones from Rep Fitness for 2 reasons. 1) Most of the kbell training I do is high rep work and I tend to stick with one weight for the majority of the workout. The handle is also more conducive to high rep work and easier on the hands. 2) I purchased these in the middle of the pandemic and I was using kettlebell weight for lots of other lifts since I didn’t have many plates at the time. I couldn’t easily look away from all the extra weight there 24kg vs 32kg.
I spent weeks reading random reviews about adjustable kettlebells piecing them together trying to get a recommendation 1/10 as good as GGR. I bought them last week and today a video comes out…..I went with Rep because I’ve loved all their equipment and couldn’t be happier. They look and feel like a normal kettlebell. They’re a little bigger than the weight would indicate, but not significant. Easy to adjust. Simple setup. I love them.
For most kettlebell routines, you don't increase the weight across sets unlike dumbbells or barbells so you don't need a ton of quick adjustability. On the other hand, you need a good handle that fits a 45-degree handle comfortably without any adjustments/protrusions getting in the way. Those are the 2 aspects you need to consider.
What do you recommend
@@oscarmart1 Mark Wildman's adjustable KBs. Very high quality, durable and you can add weights in 0.5kg increments (which is surprisingly rare in the KB world).
I will vouch 100% for the Titan competition bells. The geometry of the globe and handles are the perfect competition shape, and there is no way to beat the value. You would spend upwards of $1,700+ to get a bell in each weight. Don’t let this review sway you away from one of these bells…they are worth every penny.
Is that the Kettlebell Kings one?
I own the cheap Titan kettlebell design and I agree with what Coop says. I initially bought it for the price but the hassle of changing the weights and remembering which plate goes first is a pain. Additionally, the design can dig into your skin when doing snatches at a reduced weight. I think it's time to replace them for the REP ones
The price caught my eye as well, but it just isn’t quite there. Thanks for the feedback!
Easily fixed by using a sharpie to number the plates!
Would love to see an updated adjustable kettlebell video
You missed the Hyperbell kettlebell handle from Jayflex fitness. It has a multi-positional handle that holds up to a 100 lbs dumbbell, which makes it superior to the Kettlegryp, which does not have a multi-positional handle and is supposed to hold up to a 55 lbs dumbbell. The Hyperbell kettlebell handle currently costs $49 compared to $34.95 for the Kettlegryp.
Came to say the same thing. I have the Hyperbell and it’s pretty legit! It’s a lot more bulky than traditional kettlebells but that’s to be expected as it’s just a multi position kettle grip for dumbbells. I do recommend it though. Same w the other Jayflex dumbbell accessories.
I love my ironmaster kettlebell. I was fortunate enough to find it and a couple hundred pounds of weight for $150 at a thrift store.
Wow
I’m rocking the IronMaster’s adjustable KB. This is due in fact to the review Coop did on their DBs. I love the fact I can use the same weight plates for DBs and my KB. It isn’t the fastest but it takes a beating!
I've been wanting a system where the weights are interchangeable. This combo looks perfect.
@joshj867 you get them? I love mine
Stumbled upon the REP adjustable KB about two years ago and haven't looked back. I bought two and they've held up great. Perfect for my small garage gym. I'm gonna go use them right now...
Just got done using mine. Their most underrated product IMO.
@Garage Gym Reviews I'm surprised you all didn't review them in the past. I couldn't find any info on them when I was first interested in purchasing them. Just took a leap of faith and bought them. Really glad I did.
HELPFUL TIP: I have one of “budget style” ones he was saying suck at the end.
It doesn’t suck at all, you just have to be a little smart. Here’s how you solve the 2 problems he was whining about in 2 minutes.
1. Which Plate?
He said you have to remember which plate you took out. Here’s the simple 30 second fix.
Take a sharpie, number each plate 1 through 6. I put 1 on top, then 2, and so on. Problem INSTANTLY solved.
Should the manufacturer do that? Of course, but it is SUPER easy to fix.
2. How much weight?
He said you don’t know how much each plate weighs. Same thing, weigh each plate, mark each plate with a sharpie.
Note: To make them look better, instead of a sharpie, you can use a label maker. My first one I did with a sharpie, it worked.
Next one I bought I used a label maker and it looks much better than my handwriting.
As great as his reviews are, these were dumb reasons to say they suck. They don’t. Sometimes minor tweaks can solve simple problems, you just have to use that all important muscle… your brain 💪🧠
I bought that white and red kettlebell from a lady and she had the weights marked with a sharpie lol. Also, each plate weighs 5 pounds so just subtract whatever amount from 40lbs. Not that hard lol
I have the Ironmaster and I love them 🤩🤩🤩
Gotta get me some
Thanks, Coop. I just picked up the Nüobell adjustable dumbbells and picked up the orange kettlebell grip you have in the video. It works, but I have to fight it to grip and lock onto the thicker handle of the Nüobell.
This is what I was wondering about, as I also have a pair of adjustable dumbbells.
Can't wait for Nuobell's take on an adjustable kettlebell
The da can do eyes yet e a da y
Hey Coop. I used the Kettle Grip on my Ironmaster adjustable, worked great for shoulder work and wide stance swings, the best $20 spent in my gym. I eventually got the Ironmaster Kettlebell Handle and its super solid! If you get the longer QLDB lock screw it can go up to 80lbs.
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
was looking to get those Rep adjustable KB back in 2020, but it was always out of stock, so i ended up picking up a 35lb and 53lb one from bestbuy of all places. its been good enough for my use so far.
Old guy here--mid 70s. My whole adult life has been cardio focused (marathons, triathlons, and now just long distance swimming). HOWEVER. Old guys lose muscle mass, and I really noticed it. I started personal training recently to get some muscle mass back--or at least stabilize the loss. My trainer is a kettlebell fan, and so I decided to get an adjustable. Where to go?? I stumbled upon your excellent reviews, and even though my brand bias was bowflex (I have the dumbells) I was still unsure. Well, your review changed that--I decided to go with REP and ordered from their site. My kettlebell arrived today, and I couldn't be happier!! My neigbors must have wondered what I was swinging around my front door! I don't need the heavier one--but this 40 pounder will sit by my bed for spontaneous workouts! Thanks for saving me from Titan!
My 2 REP Adjustable Kettle bells (40lb) arrived today. Perfect for my tiny ass apartment. It's like having 10 kettle bells total. Thanks so much for this video because I was initially going to get the Bowflex ones from Target.
How are those kettle bells? Are they actually decent? 🧐
Nice roundup Coop. Only three come to mind that weren't included but they're real oldies and I'm not sure most folks would even be interested. Those would be the Kettlestack, the old Ivanko "kettle bell" handle along with variants of it from other companies, and finally one that Ironmind used to offer. These were all standard plate loadable handle variants. As far as modern and fancy goes though I do believe you got it covered.
Edit: two more just came to mind. They would be Iron Woody's version of the Kettlestack called the Kettle Grip, and their KettleShell. Those two I'm positive are still available.
Nice review Coop! The only exercise I have ever added to my programming is heavy swings. I have the Mike Bartos Power Pin and love that I can progressively overload up to 200lb with my existing plates.
Via their site, the "MBPC Power Pin allows you to swing from 15-200lbs (using 25’s)" - so to achieve that weight you'd want to have 8x25s on hand which I'd imagine many don't. Also, can't use with the size of bumpers, and need iron (as most here probably use anyway). Just noting my observations because I was intrigued at first - seems like an otherwise great product for any psychos swinging 200 lbs.
@@DampRaccoon Yup, I have a bunch of metal 25s I have acquired over the years and use them on my different stations, so pulling them together and setting it up for swings works for me, but definitely not for everyone!
You always nail this my dude; I know I can always count on you to find out exactly what I need!
I thought to myself, “wonder if anyone created a adjustable kettlebell video; No way.” Here I am. Great video! ❤
before I finished watching, I just wanna say why I picked the Powerblock on black friday: the smoothed out outer geometry seemed the best for turkish getups, and a pin system seems a lot less likely to break than a knob.
How are they for kettlebell halos and wrist exercises? Looking for something (I’m considering either a kettlebell, steel mace or steel club) for those purposes. My wrist/forearms need strengthening for certain movements and the halo (shield cast for mace swings) is crucial for my back/shoulder mobility. Any experience on that?
@@vgman94 pretty decent so far, it's good for turkish getups, halos, and swings (going to want to do one armed since it'd be bad for shoulders if two). It is light for it's price, but feels high quality.
I can't speak for what exercises are best as my peak was weighing 142lb and 1repMax dead lift 335lb. Currently weigh 120(?)lb and just maintaining, works for me
@@vgman94 and for lower arm strength, might want to start with calisthenics first, plank and pushup in various ways including on your finger tips, maybe rolling dumb/barbell palm up and palm down, grip and ungrip in rice, etc.
@@borregoayudando1481 what weight did you get? The smaller 35lb kettlebell? And just so I’m sure, you mean the classic kettlebell swing movement where you swing the bell between your legs and thrust it forward & upward with a good hip thrust to aid the motion, correct?
Thanks for clarifying on the halos. That’s a good point in moving me toward getting it.
@@vgman94 yeah, the 18-35lb. And yep, look up: Mark Wildman, Lebe Stark, Joe Daniel's and Kat's Kettlebell Dojo, Dan John's armor building
just pulled those names out of my notes
Thanks Coop! I actually started with the "Vers-A-Bell" which was a budget friendly option for me at the time. It uses a pin adjustment system versus a dial. The weight range is 16-36lbs in 4lb increments. The shell is hard plastic (which I was nervous of at first) but they have held up over 2 years of pretty frequent use and abuse. Once I realized I needed more than 36lbs I opted for the Titan Competition adjustable kettlebell and agree, changing the weight is a pain, but I primarily use it in the 24kg configuration so I'm not changing it all that often (but can if I want to ramp up to the full 32kg or down). I got the Titan on a super sale for under $200 so I couldn't pass it up, but I think I may look into the REP Fitness adjustables you reviewed so I can have a pair of those versus buying another Titan adjustable. Thanks for the great review and go check out the Vers-A-Bell for another budget adjustable kettlebell option.
Rep Fittness wins, thanks for the video you saved me so much time
Your channel by far is my go to for home gym equipment I am interested in. Thank you for doing these and many other awesome reviews!
I have adjustable dumbbells (Core Home Fitness...very similar to the Nuobells) and bought 2 Kettle Gryps which fit well on these. I have super limited space and its great to be able to do kettlebell exercises without needing a bunch more room or equipment.
I think you hit all the important points when it comes to kettlebells. I don't like going adjustable because often times they either look weird/sit poorly in rack position or are really cumbersome to adjust. On top of that, durability is a concern. I know that when I buy a competition kettlebell that it's probably going to outlast me and many generations after me whereas with most adjustable kettlebells I'm kinda wary.
From what I've seen, the Rep bells are the best, but at that price point you can get yourself some nice hollow 16kg and 24kg bells. If you really need the 18 and 20kg (I'd say most people don't), then it's a good pick, but plastic always breaks at some point no matter how well you treat it.
I'd just recommend a 16kg, 24kg and 28/32kg set if you want to have kettlebells you'll use all your life, go up/down 4~6kg depending on how fit you are when starting out. With those 3 you'll probably spend around $300 to have something that will last you a lifetime.
Still running Ironmaster and Ironmaster Kettlebells. Still in as good as shape the day I bought them 12 years ago and the ironmaster dumbellls that I bought over 15+ years ago are also as good as new. I haven't seen any adjustable kettlebell or Adjustable dumbbells that have this type of durability.
I've been using an Apex adjustable kettlebell for ten years. When I bought my first one, it was under the "SPRI" label. They're very inexpensive at Walmart (online), they're simple and robust. It uses 1" hole "Standard " plates (not included). Its specified load range is 20 pounds to 50 pounds, but I've regularly had it up to 24kg ("53" pounds) with no problem. I got a second one about 4 years ago. I like its window and handle better than the window and handle on my high quality competition style bell.
Excellent review. Tried the Powerblocks and Bowflex but wanted to see how the Rep compares and this video showed how it works perfect. Thank you.
My brother bought me a kettle grip for my birthday last year after I asked him for a kettlebell, initially I thought he just cheaped out on me but since then I have been very impressed by its versatility and durability
Thanks Coop! I think you’ve sold me on the Rep one! I have a kettlebell set, but we do road trips and the Rep one would be easier to take with me!
My first “Kettlebell” for my home gym was the Kettle Gryp. A great starter piece at an extremely affordable price.
Please please review the Bells of steel adjustable kettle bell 2.0
Coop I have the adjustable handle from Jayflex and it’s fantastic. It can rotate unlike the kettlegrip. I’ve done swings with dumbbells as heavy as 60 lbs with no issues. I think it should definitely be in this review. Maybe next time?
My biggest gripe is that it’s all plastic. The handle feels very cheap without weight on it, however, it hasn’t broken yet.
I would love to see a premium version with metal parts and a heavier handle.
Update?
I picked up my Titan Fitness adjustable kb over a year ago for $199 plus tax. Yeah the adjustment is kind of annoying. The fit isnt great and the finish isn't perfect...buy the handle is smooth!
Kettlebells also get dropped, used outside, clanged together (they all will chip around the middle if you do any dual kb stuff)
Sure the KB Kings one is nicer at $299, and Titan raised theirs to $235 so the price gap isn't as dramatic, but being able to go from 12kg to 32kg in one product is such a great deal.
Titan doesn't mark the plates which weight or order to load. If this bothers you, just put masking tape on and write the weight on that. Or use white out and mark the plates.
In theory you could load smaller fractional plates inside if you wanted less than 1kg jumps.
I'd rather get the most out of my fitness equipment not have it be the prettiest
I have the Titan as well, it's great
6:06 wow !!! I'm impressed dumbell to kettlebell, here take my money.💵
Would love to see the Pepin dumbbells and kettlebell attachment (when it's released) vs IM dumbbells and kettlebell attachment? Would be so so helpful for those wanting one ecosystem and adjustable durable versions of both
I got both of the powerblock adjustable kettlebells as soon as they released and I like them. The smaller's handle is a bit too narrow so I cant comfortably fit my pinkies in when I have 2 hands in the handle. Aside from that I love them. I don't find the limited adjustment that big a deal, I wouldn't use any of the in between weights anyways. Also I don't have any hangup about the sticker, it seems like high quality vinyl.
It’s been a year since this post. How do you like them now? Would you recommend the Heavy? Don’t own a kettlebell but I do have the powerblock dumbbells and do most of my workouts with 45lb. Would it be reasonable to buy the Heavy over the smaller one if you can only afford one?
@@vgman94 I like the heavy more than the smaller one. I use the smaller one more, but that is probably more to do with what I'm using them for. I think there's probably some better value ones on the market that would suit you better (competition adjustables from various brands) but I still love mine.
Hey Coop, just purchased the Rep Adjustable Kettlebells (20-40lb) this evening based on your review. On Amazon the Bowflex version is running on sale (as of 4 Nov 22) for $120! But based on it's handle shape and your thoughts I went with Rep. Excited for these to come in. Thanks for the advice!
IMO, the most reasonable answer here for anyone who is or wants to be strong enough to press over 24kg is the Kettlebell Kings adjustable competition bell. Mentioning the Titan adjustable competition kettlebell and not including the vastly superior Kettlebell Kings version that it directly copies is... an odd choice. The Kettlebell Kings one has way better fit and finish, includes labeled plates, and goes up to 32kg. Much better at the price point than almost all other options, although the Rep ones seem nice if you never intend to go over 24kg.
Coop mentioned the KB Kings one, and said it's the exact same design, but more expensive. I haven't had a chance to compare the two by myself (it's cheaper to buy normal KB in my country than import adjustables)
@@antonipoblocki Sure, but that's the case with every titan product - it's the same design as something else, but cheaper and lower quality. My real complaint is picking the incorrect product out of the category and saying the fit and finish isn't there as a knock on it. Of course the fit and finish is bad - it's Titan. It's like suggesting people not buy a Rogue trap bar because the Titan one is the same thing, but done poorly.
Moreso than any of that I'm bummed that this video might drive people to buy a fairly disappointing product instead of paying the extra $70 or so for something that's actually worth paying for and should cover most people's KB needs for life -- for a price lower than 2-3 heavy bells.
@@mp7064 ok, I'll trust you on that.
The tools that come with the Kettlebell Kings adjustable kettlebell seem to be better than those supplied by Titan.
Bells of Steel makes a similar adjustable kettlebell as well. The tools that come with it are also better than those supplied by Titan.
only thing i would have liked to hear about is the engineering behind the recommended kettlebells. biggest fear with adjustable dumbbells and kettlebells, is swinging overhead and having weights coming loose and cracking me in the head. looked at reviews of individual items, but really hard to get a good picture of the design comparisons to know which ones seem the safest.
Fitness Gear kettle bell you can add plates on instead of dumbbells. It takes a little more time to add on the weight but I actually really like it and it’s cheaper then most in your budget section.
Thanks for the review! Can you also take a look at the Jayflex Hyperbell Kettlebell handle and the StrengthTools Kettlebell handle? I think both have a ton of potential.
Yep, will pick up both!
Also wondering if Rep Adjustable KB would work with Jayflex Hyperbell BAR. Would be great to see youth review. Thanks for all you do!
Good to see someone looks on quality not only quantity, soo looks like im not the only one who wears the same old orange hat always.
In my opinion (as a 35+ year user and collector of garage gym equipment), the Kettle Bell Kings “design” is the only worthwhile one. It’s more cumbersome to adjust, but it’s the most solid design and allows for easy home fixes (Home Depot vs send it back to the factory). Even if you somehow busted the threaded post in the KBK design, you could weld it back. If you guys are actually using these things, don’t buy garbage with plastic included in the build. The other “post types” that allow you to do swings are garbage as well (unless that’s all you do w KBs) as they don’t allow OHPs or snatches.
Thanks Coop, I love your videos! Could listen to them all day. Fantastic and funny moments too!😊😁
Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell. This kettlebell for it's weight and price I have found to be the best adjustable, it give you the exact feel of a regular kettlebell and the adjustable weight are pretty easy and seamless
No Mark Wildman model by Bells of Steel. Shameful!. It's the best on the market due to level of adjustable options. Can't believe you knocked the Titan it's robust and solid. Why need to change weight so quick?
I used to train with ‘real cast iron’ kettlebells years ago. I recently bought the Bowflex kettlebell. It’s a good compromise. The main drawback I find however is in the shape and the angular adjustment knob on the top I find when I use the bell in the rack position to press it digs into the side of my bicep so much so that it’s been bruising my arm, so tend not to do the rack to press.
If the bell was more rounded and had less edges it could be better. Also the handle is a bit thin and can get quite slippery especially when sweaty. Thanks for the reviews.
I have the bowflex and the only knock is the 40lb max. But I use them 6days a week and absolutely love them.
I got the fitness gear one. It is supposed to be 20-50lbs. but the 2.5 lb plates are the less restrictive because of protruding from the sides and it limits the range to 20-35lb.
I really wish I knew about those REP ones before I bought by kettlebells. That would have been a huge space and money saver. Then I could have purchased some individual heavy ones to round out my set. That said, everything outside of the REP ones don't seem like a good option. I wouldn't buy anything else.
The camera and production quality is insane!
Powerblock should have decided the focus would be swings, squat/deadlift variations, walks/etc. and placed the handle the other way as Sir Coop suggested. Their standalone adjustable block could then fill in for overhead stuff for those that want it. I'd rather have something be really good at a couple of things vs. medicore at everything.
Nice review but I see the JAXJOX kettlebell but you said nothing about why you wouldn’t recommend it?
I noticed that also.
In Canada right now the MSRP on the rep adjustable is closet to $550; at that price the bowflex is just a no brainer
Can you review the Apex Adjustable Kettlebell. Thanks! Great video!
I use one of the cheap ones you mentioned at the end. The biggest downside comes when doing overhead work. If you don't keep the top plate on the plastic lips digs in to your arm. It also puts your wrist in an awkward position that is uncomfortable. If you leave the top plate on the issue is mitigated quite a bit.
The one I have has the weight in lbs and kg on the plate. The plate also has a number for the shelf position. So, a quick look at the plate and a bit of math make adjustments easy.
Also I weighed it fully loaded and found it was only .3 pounds off from the stated weight. So, it is accurate to 1%.
They aren't perfect, but more than usable for someone looking to see if they want to add kettlebells to their training. After a month mine is still working as intended.
Because kettlebells work as singles, you only need one of each weight. Because of how kettlebells are meant to be used, you only need a few weight increments. Personally I have 12kg, 16kg, 20kg and 24kg and I consider that a full set.
These are things you can't say about dumbells and adjustable dumbells so that's why I think adjustable dumbells make sense and adjustable kettlebells don't.
So a full set would cost the same as the adjustable kb and take up about the same space. Now I know that three kettlebells is three times the space of one kettlebell but it's likely that like me, you would have them in a place where one or three doesn't make a big difference.
I’ve had the KBK for about 5 years. First thing I pack every road trip.
It would have been nice to touch upon the weight distribution on these. I think ideally you'd want the weight as close to handle as possible, which is where ones like the rogue one fall down. I suspect they're just about all bottom heavy, except maybe the specialist powerblock ones.
I love my Rogue Loadable Kettlebell. I put my Lockjaw Oly 2 collar on it and it does what I need it too. The unfinished and raw look is what appealed to me.
Same here..I have no concerns about it coming apart when doing swings. It is extremely overbuilt
Excellent review. Thank you for doing it.
Adjustable kettlebells great space saver,right behind adjustable dumbbells
I started my kettlebell journey waaaay back with a kettlestack. It served me well…
You talk about space savings, price and range of weights. A few dollars T-handle from a 3/4 pipe, will meet all this criteria, and exceed it.
Great now it will be even harder to get an IM kettlebell. But really thanks for the review!
I have a Kettle Grip. Already have dumbell rack from 3 lbs to 100 lbs and did not want to get a set of kettlebells, For the price and space saving the Kettle Grip was good. Pretty durable for being plastic.
Awesome review as always!!!
You missed Fitness Gear Adjustable Kettlebell. I bought it about 3 or 4 years ago for around $40 from Dick's Sporting Goods. It's now $80. It works with standard 1" plates.
They don't review plate loaded stuff much on this channel, especially if it is "standard" plates. Even though it is much cheaper. I have several hundred pounds of standard plates collected over the years, and three or four sets of spin lock handles and the adjustable kettlebell, you can cover a lot of ground. I have a good quality Oly set too, but the standard plates are very versatile when it comes to dbs and kettlebell. They work in my plate loaded high low pulley system attached to my power rack. (Two 50s and 6 25s).
@@richardmather1906 thanks for the heads up. Makes a lot more sense now with the videos I've watched.
With limited space, and having to be able to move, I try to make as much of what I have as multifunctional.
I was thinking the same thing. Certainly in the
I like about the better Powerblock KB that it looks very simple with a solid steel rod holding the plates. I don't trust dumbbells with plastic wheels and I surely don't trust KBs with that system. Dynamic overhead movements with KBs require more safety than that.
Great review! Thanks for the tips 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I have the bowflex, it's a little too bulky and uncomfortable on the wrists for doing presses. The available weights are strange as well. 8-12-20-25-35-40 I would have much rather had a 30 instead of the 8. Overall nice, but it appears there are now better options out there. The REP fitness look really good, but they are pricey. the lighter Kg is not bad with the sale price of 129
Agree I had a set, didn't like the 25-35 jump!
Thanks for this so much! I have a very small area to move around and I'll go w/ adjustable kettlebell first vs adjustable dumbbells just because there's less space taken overall.
Excellent review, as always.
Excellent video🙌🏻, I will recommend it to each of my customers before making a purchase decision🤟🏻🏆💪🏽
Another good review - thanks. As an Ironmaster fanboy I was interested to hear your thoughts about the IM kettlebell. As you say, it offers advantages if you already have the dumbbell system.
I found the apex adjustable kettlebell economical and functional
How are these working for you? I’m looking at these too. I already have plates and the spacers look smart for balance and shape.
For speed i like the rep adjustables better. But the apex are good if you are on a budget and already have the weight or want buy more weights as you need them.
The REP bells are $200 now and the ironmaster is $99 for the handle. if you're already getting the ironmaster dumbbells especially with the higher weight kit getting another 5-8% off for the package deal makes it a killer deal to add 22-80lbs of kettle bells for under $100. Plus zero plastic
I got kettle gryp (from the non-recommended examples) since I only do dumbell weight excercises at home and I use kettlebell for deadlifts and swings, I think it works well for my situation.
I love your energy dude. Keep it up!
I purchased the rogue loadable kettle
bell (as I love their loadable dumbbell design) and I agree that it is very poorly designed. Not only does it feel uncomfortable when doing TGU or presses, but you cannot put a collar on it as they made the sleeve too slim. This is a bizarre choice as they frequently market it with collars on it on their website. I ended up just biting the bullet and purchasing a set of 16, 24, and 32kg kettlebells off of kettlebell kings. It sucks that I can’t use the weights I already have, but the difference is night and day. the Rogue handle has since been demoted to things like rows, Carrie’
S, and side bends.
My problem with people that always want to save on space. { thats why you always see the treadmill in the corner of the room facing the wall with boxes on them}. I say have it front and center.....if its there in your face you will in fact use it alot. How many times have you used what is in the corner of that cold dark closet? lol another well done video Coop!
I’ve been waiting for this forever! I was really close to buying the rep, but couldn’t pull the trigger with so little info on a newish product.
Mostly I just want a single adjustable to do double kb stuff with my Rogue 35 and 53 lbs without buying 2 more kbs just for that. Having a 44 lb option for presses will be extra bonus. 53 is still a little heavy for high rep pressing
bought the Rep "red" version based on your review--it doesn't always lock correctly- but im happy with this purchase-- thanks for the review
The same design as rep fitness uses is sold by many companies in Europe under different names. Both the blue and red model
Haven’t seen them. I’ll take a look.
This could not have come at a better time!
Gotta add in the Pepin!
Kinda quick with the clip on how to change Ironmaster kettlebells.
Lol makes one wonder if you did that because it's pretty annoying to change.
Exactly. He didn’t actually show how easily the quick-lock works! He assumes we’ll take his word on it, which I won’t
@@aayotechnology Lol yep, must be afraid to be honest 😂
Haven't tried it out yet but I was hoping to see the polyfits kettlebell on here. Very similar to REP but seems to be a bit cleaner looking and more ergonomic for overhead movements
I was waiting on this one! I definitely agree that an adjustable kettlebell has to function equally as a normal kettlebell. My question is how durable are these? I know with adjustable dumbbells it’s an absolute that you can’t drop them, but for kettlebells that seems like a hindrance considering a lot of the movements are more dynamic and potentially damaging. I personally throw my kettlebells around like a sack of potatoes lol
Garage Coop….nicely done