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 336K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 49K 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
336K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +17.0% / 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: 33K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • 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: 3K 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

  • Advice Needed
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone use the Onnit Primal Bells?
    2. How did you get your non-gym spouse into kettlebells without making them hate it?
    3. ABF Beginner Question
    #1
    Advice Needed
    Anyone use the Onnit Primal Bells? · How did you get your non-gym spouse into kettlebells without making them hate it? · ABF Beginner Question
    26
  • Training Video
    24 posts in the past month
    1. 141lb snatches x 4 pr and wife kb deadlift pr
    2. Single Kettlebell and Controlled Rotations
    3. If swing heavy, swing high. 220lb
    #2
    Training Video
    141lb snatches x 4 pr and wife kb deadlift pr · Single Kettlebell and Controlled Rotations · If swing heavy, swing high. 220lb
    24
  • Just A Post
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Why I Love Kettlebells
    2. Loaded hangs 80kg
    3. C&P
    #3
    Just A Post
    Why I Love Kettlebells · Loaded hangs 80kg · C&P
    18
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Choosing the right kettlebell for you
    2. Starting your setup over, what would you do differently?
    3. Where to get a heavy (100+lb) kettlebell without spending a ton of money?
    #4
    Discussion
    Choosing the right kettlebell for you · Starting your setup over, what would you do differently? · Where to get a heavy (100+lb) kettlebell without spending a ton of money?
    12
  • Form Check
    7 posts in the past month
    1. One arm swing form check
    2. Are my deadlifts dumb?
    3. Psyching myself up for what's ahead
    #5
    Form Check
    One arm swing form check · Are my deadlifts dumb? · Psyching myself up for what's ahead
    7

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 336K 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.