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I've been lifting weights for about 10 years and I always come back to the same basic tool: the humble kettlebell. These versatile tools are (in my opinion) superior to the overly simplistic dumbbell, because their off-center weight challenges your balance and opens the door to fun moves like the kettlebell swing.
I specifically like these 45lb kettlebells (currently reduced by 46%) from Amazon's basic range, because the handles are small enough for my hands, so there's no risk of dropping them when I perform an exercise. Another favorite of mine, TruGrit, has a 12lb offering that has 46% off for Black Friday if you're looking for something lighter.
In my opinion, there is little worse than a kettlebell with massive handles that slip out of my grip even when I'm wearing good-quality fitness gloves (I use these from ATERCEL, which cost less than $12.)
The Amazon Basics aren't quite of the quality of competition-standard kettlebells, but they are much better than some of the plastic-coated options available, and even the heavier ones are fairly durable thanks to their cast-iron construction.
If this weight is too heavy for you, there are still some discounts available on other kettlebells in the Amazon basics range.
I use this kettlebell to add extra resistance to my squats. I do goblet squats and squat thrusters holding the kettlebell, and then shift to a lighter weight for some of my other exercises. I also like to add it to my glute bridges, holding it over my hips to increase the difficulty of the exercise. In my opinion, the cast-iron and enamel coating makes these some of the best kettlebells you can buy on a budget.
The great thing about kettlebells is that they're versatile: as well as a range of lower-body kettlebell workouts, the ergonomic design means you can add them to a standard exercise to make it weighted.
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