That was a query left on one of my recent videos on “The Best Exercises For Building Muscle With Kettlebells.”
And of course there always needs to be RANDOM to any particular question or comment.
So the answer to “what’s better” really is, “it depends.”
What’s it depend on?
The individual asking the question.
How capable are you?
How’s your endurance ?
What other kettlebells do you have on hand ?
In the context of building muscle, a 40 kg kettlebell can be used for the following:
1. Explosive power repeats using the Push Press or Snatch, or even Clean and Jerk.
2. Low rep sets of Single Kettlebell Presses.
3. Medium to high rep sets of Goblet Squats.
4. Medium to high rep sets of Single Kettlebell Front Squats.
5. Medium to high rep sets of Single Arm Rows.
6. Glycolytic power repeats with the Snatch, Push Press, Clean and Push Press, or Clean and Jerk.
Now, with a pair of 20 kg kettlebells, you can do several different things to build muscle, depending on how strong you are:1. Use low to medium rep sets of the Double Kettlebell Clean and Press.
2. Use low to medium sets of the Double Kettlebell Front Squat.
3. Switch sets of #1 and #2 in the exact training session/ routine.
4. Go for low to medium rep sets with the Double Kettlebell Clean and Push Press.
5. Perform alactic power repeats with the Double Kettlebell Clean and Push Press, the double Push Press, the Double Jerk, or the Double Kettlebell Clean and Jerk.
6. Carry out Push Press glycolytic power repeats with the Double Kettlebell Clean, the Double Kettlebell Snatch, the Double Kettlebell Push Press, the Double Kettlebell Jerk, the Double Kettlebell Clean and Push Press, the Double Kettlebell Clean and Jerk.
7. Perform complexes or chains.
As you can notice , there are plenty of options.
The best options for you are determined by your strength, work capacity, and technical skill with your kettlebell or kettlebells.
Knowing how to program yourself can be tricky and time-consuming .
And if you’re up for that challenge, it’s a great one to conquer. (Although truth be told, most guys have told me that it’s really a lesson in patience .)
And if you’re not, and would rather have a professional remove the guesswork for you, I’ll provide links to my most popular programs aligned with your current circumstances, and skill levels in the video description below.
Remember, at the end of the day, kettlebell training is all about YOU -YOUR goals
YOUR circumstances
YOUR capacities
YOUR boundaries
Once you clearly establish those, then the sky is truly the limit when it comes to [re-]building a robust, efficient body that supports you rather than hinders you .
Stay Strong.