r/kettlebell

Community Overview

About r/kettlebell

Forum for kettlebell enthusiasts.

The community at a glance

r/kettlebell is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts with roughly 346K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 50K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kettlebell, Workout, and Snatch. Product recommendations often mention kettlebell and weights.

On Reddit
Established 2010
346K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +50K members
Growth: +16.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 14K members
  • 2019: 22K members
  • 2020: 24K members
  • 2021: 20K members
  • 2023: 108K members
  • 2024: 32K members
  • 2025: 63K members
  • 2026: 43K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 993 members

Topics

  • Kettlebell
    84 posts in the past month
    #1
    Kettlebell
    84
  • Workout
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Workout
    20
  • Snatch
    18 posts in the past month
    #3
    Snatch
    18
  • Swings
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Swings
    17
  • Form
    16 posts in the past month
    #5
    Form
    16

Flair

  • Training Video
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Full body Fri single bell complex playyy !!
    2. 100 x double 32 kg cleans and 30 x 185 lb sandbag ground to shoulders in 40 min. Work was spread across 40 rounds EMOM, details in caption.
    3. 56kg TGU (failure)
    #1
    Training Video
    Full body Fri single bell complex playyy !! · 100 x double 32 kg cleans and 30 x 185 lb sandbag ground to shoulders in 40 min. Work was spread across 40 rounds EMOM, details in caption. · 56kg TGU (failure)
    31
  • Advice Needed
    18 posts in the past month
    1. “One kettlebell can replace an entire gym”
    2. Got My First Kettlebell and Went Straight for 20 kg. Big Mistake?
    3. 40kg Bell
    #2
    Advice Needed
    “One kettlebell can replace an entire gym” · Got My First Kettlebell and Went Straight for 20 kg. Big Mistake? · 40kg Bell
    18
  • Just A Post
    13 posts in the past month
    1. The Most Brutal Kettlebell Complex (but more brutal)
    2. Kettlebell Truth
    3. AMRAP See Saw Press
    #3
    Just A Post
    The Most Brutal Kettlebell Complex (but more brutal) · Kettlebell Truth · AMRAP See Saw Press
    13
  • Form Check
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Long cycle work-2 weeks in!
    2. c&p form check? 40lb 2 months in
    3. Single Kettlebell ABCs
    #4
    Form Check
    Long cycle work-2 weeks in! · c&p form check? 40lb 2 months in · Single Kettlebell ABCs
    9
  • GS
    6 posts in the past month
    1. 12’ Glove Military Snatch 12 kg
    2. Jerk Is Pain (KettleZoom Reminder for Sunday 10/25)
    3. Are kettlebells aerobic?
    #5
    GS
    12’ Glove Military Snatch 12 kg · Jerk Is Pain (KettleZoom Reminder for Sunday 10/25) · Are kettlebells aerobic?
    6

Product recommendations

  • kettlebell
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best kettlebell routine for back strength
    2. Best Kettlebells: What is the best right now?
    3. kettlebell companion book dan john, recommend? others?
    #1
    kettlebell
    Best kettlebell routine for back strength · Best Kettlebells: What is the best right now? · kettlebell companion book dan john, recommend? others?
    3
  • weights
    1 post in the past month
    1. Need your advice on the best weights to start out with?
    #2
    weights
    Need your advice on the best weights to start out with?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/kettlebell for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/kettlebell free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/kettlebell have?
Roughly 346K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/kettlebell on?
r/kettlebell runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/kettlebell cover?
On the Hive Index, r/kettlebell is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/kettlebell?
You can join r/kettlebell by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.