32kg Kettlebells
A 32kg kettlebell is one of the most popular kettlebell weights in the FORZA range for intermediate and advanced lifters. 32kg isn't a beginner weight for most exercises unless you have a strength-training background. Intermediate lifters use it for compound strength and power training. It is generally too heavy for mobility and advanced exercises like pistol squats and Cossack squats. In Kettlebell Sport competitions, 32kg is the standard men’s senior/elite competition weight across the main governing bodies (IUKL, IKMF, WAKSC) and is used for exercises including cleans and snatches. In HYROX competitions, the women's open races use 16kg x 2 kettlebells, and men have to carry 2 x 24kg for farmer's walks over a total distance of 200m. Only the men's Pro competition uses 2 x 32kg kettlebells for farmer's walks. Our 32kg kettlebells are available in solid cast iron and they can be purchased individually or as part of a bigger set.
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32KG KETTLEBELL FAQs
Is a 32kg kettlebell too heavy to start with?
For most beginners, yes. 32kg is an intermediate-to-advanced weight and the standard men's competition kettlebell. You may hear the 32kg referred to as the "2-pood". A pood (пуд) is an old Russian unit of mass that equals approximately 16.38 kilograms (or about 36.11 pounds). 32kg kettlebells are therefore approximately 2 poods in weight. It's best suited to lifters already comfortable swinging and cleaning 20-24kg. If you're new to kettlebell training, it is usually recommended to progress through lighter weights first. Both men and women usually start with a kettlebell under 20kg. Even if you progress quickly onto heavier weights, a lighter kettlebell is always handy for mobility exercises, warm ups and Turkish Get Ups.
Should I choose cast iron or neoprene?
Cast iron is the traditional choice. It is durable, no-frills, and ideal for commercial gyms, garage set-ups or anyone focused purely on performance. Neoprene-coated kettlebells offer the same training function with a protective outer layer that reduces floor and equipment damage, dampens noise, and makes them a better fit for home gyms and PT studios.
What exercises can I do with a 32kg kettlebell?
Two-handed swings, cleans, front squats, Romanian deadlifts, carries and loaded step-ups are all strong choices for intermediate to advanced lifters. More experienced lifters can also use it for single-arm snatches, cleans, chest presses and goblet squats. It is an excellent tool for posterior-chain strength, grip endurance and metabolic conditioning.