Advice Needed: When should I buy a second kettlebell?
As stated in the title, I'm new to kettlebell training and bought a 32kg kettlebell at the beginning of the year. I am 6'1 78kg male. I was just about able to push press it for one rep at a time when I first got it.
I have recently been doing EMOMs for the past couple of weeks and my love for kettlebell training has gone through the roof.
So I now can do single arm swings and get 5 reps of a push press (using my legs to help A LOT). I do bent over rows, deadlifts, goblet squats etc.
I want to improve overall, of course, but I want to specifically improve on the following:
- clean and press
- goblet squats
- snatches
Is it best to just keep working with the single and, if so, until when? When do I get the second pair? I know it may be best to go down in weight but I am money conscious and really don't want to if it can be avoided.
As my main focus is strength, I am happy to get lower reps with the 32kg and take more rest if needed. I also thought I can deadlift and do other exercises where I may be strong enough to use both for the meantime (i.e. carries)
In regard to the snatch, I have not yet built up the courage to try yet. Any advice on that also?
When and how would I know I have the strength to get the KB up there without my arm falling off?
I have been reading this forum every night for a while gathering knowledge, just a few specific queries I have:
- When to get a second 32kg KB?
- When am I ready to try the snatch?
- Any other advice is welcome
- I have also recently been looking into sandbags. Anybody using them alongside the KB training?
Thanks in advance!