Dragon Door RKC Russian Kettlebell – How Good Is It?
Introduction
In this article I will taking a close look at the Dragon Door RKC Russian Kettlebell and whether it is a good investment for personal use. Kettlebells have become more and more popular as a strength and conditioning tool in recent years and they are a fantastic way of improving strength and burning body fat. In addition they can improve your grip strength a lot in the process.
Who Are Dragon Door?
Dragon Door’s aims are to offer hardcore training tools to mentally tough individuals who are prepared to put in the work to achieve their fitness goals. They explicitly state that they are “not for everyone” and only for the strong minded and resilient people. Not for people who are going to start their fitness journey and then give up two months later.
They have lots of connections to extremely knowledgeable people in the field of strength and conditioning and offer valuable information to individuals in this regards through workshops, books and DVDs.
In addition, they are most well known for being a pioneer in the kettlebell movement and do a lot to educate people on how to train effectively using kettlebells as well as selling a wide range of Russian RKC Kettlebells.
Fundamental Kettlebell Exercises
I have done an article previously talking about kettlebell training which you can view HERE. In that article I walked through the many exercises that you can do with kettlebells to achieve different goals. From improving grip strength, fat burning, conditioning, explosiveness, etc.
There is so much that you can do with a kettlebell, you can get very tough full body workouts in with just a single piece of equipment. If you want a more comprehensive walkthrough you can check out The Hardstyle Kettlebell Challenge by Dan John. Dan is a world renowned strength coach with decades of experience.
In that 158 page book Dan John breaks down core kettlebell movements like the Turkish get-up, kettlebell swing and goblet squat in great detail. These are terrific movements that engage lots of muscles and can give you a great strength and conditioning workout.
Dragon Door RKC Kettlebells
Dragon Door have a range of Russian RKC kettlebells that are very high quality and superior to the vast majority of kettlebells on the market. They range from the lightest one at 4kg to the heaviest one which is 60kg. Most companies don’t have kettlebells that go up to as high as 60kg for a start!
The RKC kettlebells are built to last a lifetime, they have a smooth finish to minimise friction. In addition, the design is user friendly and allows for challenging workouts with reduced risks of injury.
As the kettlebells in the RKC range go up to a heavy weight, you can increase the difficulty of exercises by using two kettlebells at the same time. If you have two 60kg RKC kettlebells then you could be doing farmers walks with 60kg in each hand and it would provide a killer workout!
Testimonials
Here are some testimonials from people who have used the RKC kettlebells:
- Sarah Smith, Raleigh, NC, USA: “Once you’ve used RKC bells, it’s difficult to go back to any of the other brands. The finish, handle shape and durability are unparalleled.
- Jeff Rapson, Oakland, CA: “The bang for the buck is worth the money. Dragon Door’s products are definitely superior to the others”.
- James K, Chicago, IL, USA: “This kettlebell is so much better than the cheap garbage available at my gym. The handle is perfect for my hands and doesn’t tear them up”.
- Anthony Lynn, Belfast, Ireland: “You want the best, get these!”
- Pete Berzk, Tecumseh, MI, USA: “I just turned sixty, and have never felt better. I’ve been a gym rat all my life, and these kettlebells offer a refreshing change, and a more intense workout, with measurable gains that took forever to attain using dumbbells and barbells”.
In reference to the 60kg RKC kettlebell dubbed “The Monster” here is what users had to say:
- Michael Krivka, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA: “It is for the serious athlete that is looking for a way to challenge themselves and solidify their foundational techniques”.
- Terry Travinsky, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA: “I highly recommend this kettlebell to any one who would like to feel the burn of a great 60 kilo kettlebell. Yes, it’s truly the ninth wonder of the world in my life!”
Are The RKC Kettlebells A Good Investment?
Now to examine how good the RKC kettlebells are and whether you should invest in them. From my research I believe they are a great investment. Because they are top of the range and are built to last a lifetime, in addition they will not tear up your hands and have an ergonomic design.
I also like the fact that they go up to challenging weights which makes them standout from a lot of other kettlebells on the market. In addition, Dragon Door are constantly updating their range and newer editions will be on the market in the future.
The only downside of these kettlebells is there is no 34kg kettlebell currently in the RKC line. However the line is continually updated so there will be further additions in the future of new kettlebells.
In my gym the kettlebells go up to 24kg but are far inferior in design and feel to the RKC kettlebells by Dragon Door.
Conclusion
In this article I have taken a close look at the Russian RKC kettlebells by Dragon Door. Having analysed them and looked at the company behind them I believe they are a good investment for the money. It is true that you can get cheaper kettlebells from other companies, but they are inferior to Dragon Door’s range.
Sometimes it is worth paying a bit more for extra quality and something that will last for life. There have been many users of these kettlebells that have passed them down to the next generation!
Overall I would say they are worth owning for personal use. Your grip and overall strength and conditioning will improve, from using them consistently alongside the right knowledge of proper execution of the fundamental exercises.
If you have any questions about anything I have written in this article, please leave me a comment below. I would love to engage with you further in discussions.
As always, stay safe and enjoy your training!
