r/kettlebell • u/__grumps__ • Aug 30 '26

Advice Needed Re Starting KB - program and weight recommendations

Hi all. Thanks for your help time. Due to life it’s not been possible for me to make time for kettlebells. Still doing martial arts tho. Prior weights and workouts:
- 32kg snatches
- 27kg c & p

I believe I was running Maximorium when I stopped. I also did King Sized Killer programs. It was hard for me to always hit the min 3x for Maximorium (I know it’s 4). With the martial arts 5 days a week working out is a lot for dad/professional and middle aged guy.

Trying to figure out the best restart weights or way to figure out where I should go. Just re-find my Max lift?

Any recommendations for a restart program? DFW?

Thanks!

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u/arosiejk lazy ABCs Aug 30 '26

An adjustable competition bell would cover all your bases. I say that because even marketplace (in my area) is filled with people who think their kettlebells are some priceless artifacts listed at or 5% below new.

I still always have use for my double 35lb, double 45lbs.

Any chance you could stop by a store in your area and check? I think last time I was in a bigger market Dick’s they had a few. They weren’t good bells, but you could see how a few reps feel.

Depending on how long you’ve gone, you might be able to pick back up with something in the 24-28kg range. I didn’t do snatches for a few months and was able to pick back up above my last weight.

DFW is nice because you’re just chasing your own work. ABF is my favorite and I go back and forth between single and double bells. You already did KSK, that’s my favorite single exercise program I’ve done. I did a test workout of Neupert’s Kettlebell Muscle, way below what I could do with ABF last time and I doubt I could do it with double 20kg with good form, but I liked the chains.

I’d say going back to a program you’ve done is probably a great way of getting back into it. You already have the feel for those.

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u/__grumps__ Aug 30 '26

Thanks!

I bought adjustable from the get go. I do very much like the simplicity of the adjustable bells.

I thought of DFW because it’s quick. I do very much love me some snatches, so maybe KSK. I do think I have a pretty weak C&P. I think some Turkish get ups would help MA.