I test kettlebells for a living — 5 best Prime Day deals I love

Woman holding a kettlebell to her right shoulder with a Tom's Guide Prime Day badge bottom right — (Image credit: Shutterstock)

I recently tried and tested some of the best kettlebells for weightlifting, rounding them up in order of ones I'd use myself and the pros and cons of each. Scouring Amazon during Prime Day, some of these finds made it on the list!

I often tell clients that less is more when building strength and muscle, and a reliable, durable kettlebell is one of the best ways to ramp up your strength and conditioning training. You only need some basic tools to strengthen your muscles at home, and kettlebells allow you to get creative with your workouts while accessing an endless list of kettlebell exercises.

So, why not save on kettlebells even though Prime Day is over, and cash in on the fitness deals below? I’ve sifted the discounts to bring you my favorites that are still live despite Prime Day finishing.

5 best kettlebells to buy this October Prime Day

The best kettlebells should be grippy and easy to use, but you'll need to learn how to hold a kettlebell properly as the grip differs for more technical lifts.

Adjustable kettlebells are great if you need a wider weight range in a compact space, but they can feel cumbersome to hold and are tricky to position during overhead movements, snatches and cleans. But if you don't mind sacrificing ease for a big save in cost, they are well worth investing in.

If you're on a budget, I loved testing the Amazon Basics Kettlebell, although the grip isn't great, so you'll want to buy some liquid chalk or grip gloves to help you out.

It's worth remembering that size isn’t indicative of how much the kettlebell weighs too. Competition kettlebells are uniform regardless of weight, so read carefully before you make a purchase to identify the weights first. Some bells increase in size in line with the weight, so it’s worth looking at the type and brand of the kettlebell first before you buy one.

Sam Hopes is a level 3 qualified trainer, a level 2 Reiki practitioner and fitness editor at Tom's Guide. She is also currently undertaking her Yoga For Athletes training course.

Sam has written for various fitness brands and websites over the years and has experience across brands at Future, such as Live Science, Fit&Well, Coach, and T3.

Having coached at fitness studios like F45 and Virgin Active and personal trained, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight, calisthenics and kettlebells.

She also coaches mobility and flexibility classes several times a week and believes that true strength comes from a holistic approach to training your body.

Sam has completed two mixed doubles Hyrox competitions in London and the Netherlands and finished her first doubles attempt in 1:11.