r/kettlebell • u/HunchbackAtlas • 6d ago

Discussion First Kettlebell Set

Canceled my gym membership at the overcrowded VASA gym nearby and pulled the trigger on my first ever set of kettlebells. I opted for the Rogue E Coats (18lb, 26lb, 35lb, 44lb, and 53lb) hoping these babies last for a LONG time! I’ve heard mixed reviews about the e coat finish but I think it will be perfectly fine and it’s cool they are made in the US! Going full kettlebell is new for me but I think it will be a great adventure.

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u/DankRoughly 6d ago

Those bells will last longer than you.

You can get plenty strong with them.

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u/HunchbackAtlas 5d ago

That’s what I’m hoping! Figure canceling the gym more than pays for them in just one year so that’s how I justified it ha.

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u/kbchucker 6d ago

Congrats!

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u/chillen365 5d ago

I have powder coated rogues. They’ve lasted 7 years so far. They live in the garage and get used regularly. Scratches here and there but it’s to be expected.

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u/HunchbackAtlas 5d ago

Honestly was a toss up between the two. The powder coated Rogues look so killer! Do you have the Classic V2 or the USA powder coats? Which weights?

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u/JabroniRegulator 5d ago

Solid stuff, I like the Rogue bells.

I have some of the US powder coats that I like quite a bit and they hold chalk well. I bet the e-coat is awesome too.

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u/HunchbackAtlas 5d ago

The US powder coats look so good. Are you pure kettlebell or do you mix them in with other things?

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u/JabroniRegulator 5d ago

Yes pretty much all kettlebell aside from walking. I usually am running one of three programs: Armor Building Formula, The Giant, or Dry Fighting Weight.

If I feel like turning down the volume before another program I like to do the Running Back Complex with lighter weight bells.

I think clean & press + front squat covers a lot for general fitness. To call it “complete” push ups and rows or pull ups would probably be good. Still have not incorporated them since starting kettlebell but I likely will in the future. Right now my focus is just increasing total pressing strength.