CAP Barbell Cast Iron Kettlebell, 20 lb, Black Enamel Finish

For most adults new to kettlebells, 20 pounds is a reasonable first bell for two-hand swings and goblet squats.

It will feel light for deadlifts and heavy for single-arm presses, which is normal for one bell covering a whole session.

The handle is machined smooth so it slides through the hand cleanly on swings.

It takes chalk well; a very thick enamel layer on the grip would blister hands, so this one is finished down.

Cast iron dropped on tile or hardwood will chip both.

Use a rubber mat or a horse-stall mat in the drop zone, and set the bell down rather than releasing it at the bottom of a swing.

Competition bells are steel, share one shell size at every weight, and are color-coded.

Cast iron bells like this one grow physically as the weight goes up, and they cost considerably less.

The enamel protects the body, but chipped spots and the bare handle can surface-rust in a damp garage.

Wipe sweat off after training and a light coat of 3-in-1 oil on the handle keeps it clean.