The long awaited arrival of 18kg and 22kg Pro Grade kettlebells in Australia marks the beginning of some very exciting times (and accelerated progress) for kettlebell enthusiasts. It wasn’t that long ago 10kg and 14kg kettlebells were introduced to the Pro Grade range and this has made a huge difference to the rate of progression of many of my clients and kettlebell sport athletes (I really wish they’d been around when I’d started training with kettlebells).  The addition of 18kg and 22kg bells now means from 8kg to 24kg you can move up in weight in 2kg, rather than 4kg, increments. Not only do the 2kg increments make for faster progressions in kettlebell training, they also make for safer ones.  Hands, forearms and elbows are usually the last parts of the body to adapt to a particular weight in kettlblebell training (especially for ballistic lifts such as cleans, jerks and snatches). With a 4kg increment between weights you often have to build up a lot of volume with one weight before moving up to the next, and even then moving up to the next weight can be a bit of a shock to the system.  The 2kg increments give the [...]

  Few words can sufficiently describe the splendour our new prograde kettlebells, however one that comes close is ‘breathtaking’. The new progrades share with their predecessors the same time-tested ergonomic design, but have a couple of added features that truly make them the Kings of Kettlebells. First, they now come in a range of eye-catching colours with the 16s, 24s and 32s painted in the traditional Russian competition colours. The new progrades also come with a raw steel handle.  The latest handles are unbelievably smooth, far better than you’d ever manage to get them if you stripped them by hand.  They are very kind on your hands and serious kettlebell lifters know that makes all the difference.  No more days off training while you wait for your torn hands to heal! To check out the new progrades CLICK HERE.

I would like a dollar for every time we’ve been asked about the differences between “classic” and Pro Grade kettlebells. This post will outline the differences and be sure to check out the video below. The main difference… The classic kettlebells increase in size as the weight increases. A 4kg bell is really small, while the 64kg kettlebell is a monster! The Pro Grade kettlebells are uniform in size with the shape of the bell and handle remaining the same. This feature give the Pro Grade Kettlebells some advantages over the standard kettlebell; You don’t have to adjust your technique when moving back and forwards between heavier and lighter kettlebells. The ProGrade sizes are Internationally the same so you’re able to compare your performances with the best kettlebell users in the world. A slimmer handle reduces fatigue on long endurance sets Better ballistic properties gives you a mechanical advantage with exercises like the clean and snatch. The balancing of the Pro Grade works with you at all times Something worth considering Which kettlebell is for you? The simple answer is classic kettlebells are probably the best place to start if you’re new to kettlebell training. However, if you plan on [...]