The Best Adjustable Kettlebells to Add to Your Home Gym

Our champ provides six different weights ranging from 3.5 to 18kg, offering plenty of scope for both bodybuilding workouts and gassy full-body blasts. The plates are stacked within a plastic shell, and you can switch up the resistance with a quick twist of the dial, making it an ideal companion for drop sets or supersets that require different weights. The plates that aren’t being used remain in the dock, so your workout space stays neat and tidy.

We rated the Bowflex for all manner of static and dynamic moves including RDLs, loaded carries, windmills and the Turkish get-up (goblet squats were a bit awkward, though). The ergonomic handle was comfy as hell and the weight was easy to manoeuvre, despite its bulky size.

Gadget lovers, meet your new best mate. Essentially a digital version of the Bowflex, this clever connected model lets you select six different weights — from 5.5kg up to 19kg — with the touch of a button. It links to an app, where you can track reps, sets and duration and follow a variety of virtual workouts (particularly handy for newbies). The swanky design will look the business in your home gym — just remember to charge it before a session.

Despite all its techy features, the JaxJox was a cinch to set up and use. The buttons were really responsive and changing the load couldn’t have been simpler. Any drawbacks? The weight wasn’t displayed on the kettlebell, so we didn’t know exactly what we were lifting, and it was a tad too cumbersome for exercises like snatches, shoulder press and halos.

Given its relatively wallet-friendly price tag, you get a lot for your money with this compact model. It offers seven weight settings, rising from 3.6kg up to 18kg (adjusted by manually sliding plates in and out of the shell), so it’s suitable for lifters of varying abilities. The plates felt secure throughout all movements and there was minimal wobbling or rattling as we worked up a sweat. There’s no holding dock for the plates you’re not using, so you may have to lug them around between sets, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker.

Thanks to the compact, rounded shape and broad, easy to grip handle, this kettlebell was a breeze to wield and didn’t get in the way of our lifts. It doesn’t allow for super-speedy transitions between exercises, but that may or may not bother you.

Yet another cast iron KB, this one taps out at 18kg and offers six increments from 3.6kg — not heavy enough to hit any PBs but it’ll do the job nicely for isolation moves and sweaty circuits. Our expert rated the compact, rounded design that resembles a classic kettlebell shape, saying it was comfortable to use with a good grippy handle. It has a thick rubber base, so you needn’t worry about scratches or dents on your flooring, and there’s a security lock, which was appreciated when pressing 18kg overhead.

If you want to know exactly what you’re lifting, look to one of our other best adjustable kettlebells — the weight plates aren’t labelled so it’s difficult to keep track with this one. It's a reliable, cost-effective option, nonetheless.

If you're used to traditional shaped kettlebells like the ones you find at your local gym, switching to the adjustable variety at home can take some getting used to. With this competition-style adjustable kettlebell from Strength Shop, you don't have to. Rising by 1kg increments, you can configure it to any weight between 12kg and 32kg, while retaining that classic kettlebell look and feel.

If you’re after a no-frills, straightforward model, look no further. This nifty piece of kit packs seven kettlebells into one system, allowing you to go as light as 3.4kg for cardio days or shift 18kg for at-home WODs. The plates need to be changed manually, but they can be added in any order — great if you're in a hurry or wanting to vary the weight distribution. It has a locking mechanism for security and, unlike many designs, the weight of each plate is clearly displayed in kg and lbs on both sides.

This ISOGYM offering impressed, delivering a solid performance. The pull mechanism was a little stiff to begin with but switching weights was smooth and straightforward once they got the hang of it. It wasn’t the comfiest for overhead lifts and there was some rattling during dynamic movements, but this wasn’t too distracting.