Got an email from a friend today asking about the PowerBell from Weider. So Dr. K, here it goes. Here is a quick look at Weider’s attempt at an adjustable kettlebell. Decent idea but the Powerbell is way over-priced. Weider’s PowerBell is an adjustable stack kettlebell ranging from 5 to 20 lbs. in 2.5 lb. increments. If you’ve logged anytime with kettlebells you’ll understand, “2.5 lb increments is pretty insignificant and mostly lipstick and marketing.”
Price: $100 is too much. Better and more cost effective options include Walmart’s kettlebells where you can buy 3 different kettlebells for less than $100. Academy offers a Marcy brand set of 5, 10, 15, 20lb. kettlebells at $69.99! This is the winner by far. With kettlebells hitting the masses you can find them locally and save on the shipping. Unfortunately for the heavier weights, Ebay, and MuscledriverUSA may be your best bet.
Function: More bells = more exercises. Multiple bells at a lower price with way more functionality, and no fumbling adjustment, for $30 less. No brainer. Multiple bells beats adjustable everytime, with countless combinations of double exercises, and unbalanced work, it is an easy choice.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Kyle@striveperformance.com