Seo Toolbar by Kettlebell Weights - Version 1.0 It's hard to determine what kettlebell weights you should choose. We can only offer recommendations, as it's not an exact science. How much you can lift, and how much experience you have with kettlebells, most determines what the right kettle weights are for you.As a general rule of thumb, the average male should start out with a 16 kilo kettlebell. As he gains more training experience, he may progress to a 24 kilo bell. The 24 kilo kettlebell is understood to be the Russian military's standard weight. That is not to say that every man in the Russian military can lift that weight when starting out, but they will by the time they're discharged.