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Marcy VKBS50 50-Pound Kettlebell Weight Set
Marcy VKBS50 50-Pound Kettlebell Weight Set
(as of 05/06/2010 11:22 - more info)
$199.99
$96.04
Listed Under: Exercise and Fitness
- Solid cast iron design with rubber coating
- Set includes 5 lb., 10 lb., 15 lb. & 20 lb.
- Detail exercise chart included
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Marcy 50 lb. Kettle Weight Set has a solid cast iron design with rubber coating. The set includes a 5 lb, 10 lb, 15 lb and 20 lb kettle bell. A detailed exercise chart is included.
This set by Marcy is a really good starter set to get you going. When I first heard about kettlebells they looked like so much fun so I bought this set which was reasonably priced (and you gotta love free shipping from Amazon!) Eventually, as you get stronger you will need to buy heavier kettlebells (the ones by Jfit, 30#, 40#, and 50# are solid) but these are just fine to get you going and they’re light enough that the whole family can have fun working out together. Solid, consistent construction, nice vinyl protective cover. Once you get them, do yourself a favor and visit youtube and watch phil scarito teach you how to use them properly (no, I’m not him and no, he’s not paying me.) There are a lot of fools out there that think they’re showing you proper form that will get you hurt but phil’s the real deal. I’m in the best shape of my life and I owe it all to kettlebells!
I’ve never used kettlebells before, I watched some videos on youtube and decided that they would make a great addition to my home workouts. The price is right and I figured I could use it for lots of different exercises and they don’t take up much space. These kettlebells are nicely made and I don’t have any complaints. I bought this set strictly for cardio, I don’t expect to get stronger using them. I’m 125 pound female, and I think these weights are kind of light so if you’re a guy you probably should get a heavier set. I primarily use the 15 & 20 pound bells for swings, squats, and cleans. At my local store those 2 alone would cost more than this set, so just think of the 5 and 10 as practice bells. I might add to them later, but for now I still go to the gym 2-3x a week to lift barbells.
I bought this set for my wife and was pleasantly surprised. These bells are cast iron, nicely finished and sport a vinyl dip coating (up to the handles) that are easier on your floors. The handles are pretty smooth so they won’t tear up your hands though I would have preferred a slightly rougher surface for grip. Overall quality is excellent and included shipping makes them a great value. Unfortunately the packaging is sadly lacking with the bells individually bagged in thin plastic with only a cardboard barrier between them and two packing straps holding the box together. Box arrived a little beat but the bells were not scuffed or damaged. The included “exercise workout program chart” is pretty much a joke. It’s a folded sheet of what feels like newspaper with a couple of bell exercises and a couple of regular dumbell exercises (bicep curl, bent row, etc.). Thankfully there are plenty of sites with info and quite a few good books on kettlebell training from beginner to advanced here on Amazon. I highly recommend this very nice set. Might even buy another for matched two handed exercises considering the price and small storage footprint.”
Don’t be fooled by the whimpy looking 5 lb and 10 lb kettlebells! One can make a very intense workout for a beginner with super slow (non-ballistic) movements, even if the typical kettlebell lift is ballistic in nature.
The 15 and 20 lbs are very good once the person develops the form and fundamental knowledge of how to exercise with KBs. Note: KB’s are not Russian, although were adopted and used in Russia extensively, where in the west they almost dissapeared with the advent of the adjustable dumbell.
Considering there is no shipping for this set, it is a great deal! Train carefully and smartly!