This is common question for folks new to kettlebell, especially if you have been getting your workouts from Crossfit. ' Pood' originated in Russia along with kettlebells and is a unit of measurement for kettlebells in Russia. More specifically it is a unit equal to 40 funt (фунт, Russian Pound).Sep 14, 2021
Why is it called a pood?
The term “pood” originated in Russia and is technically a Russian pound. This particular unit of measurement is equal to approximately 36.11 pounds or 16.38 kilograms. So, when lifting kettlebells in poods you are lifting about 36 pounds of weights.Jul 13, 2021
What is a kettle bell pood?
You may have heard the term "pood" in association with kettlebells, or kettlebell sizes. A pood is a Russian measurement of weight. ... One Pood (Russian: пуд, pud), is a unit of mass equal to 40 funt (фунт, Russian pound), 16.3807 kilograms or 36.121 pounds.
What does 1.5 pood mean in Crossfit?
Crossfit® aficionados use this term quite a lot as do many old school kettlebell instructors. ... Nevertheless if you insist on using "pood" here are some common kettlebell sizes in approximate poods : traditionally kettlebells came in 1 pood (16 kg), 1.5 pood (24 kg) and 2 pood (32 kg) sizes.
What color is 1.5 pood?
Competition kettlebell colours are 8 kg (Pink), 12 kg (Blue), 16 kg (Yellow), 20 kg (Purple), 24 kg (Green), 28 kg (Orange), 32 kg (Red). Traditional competitions require the male lifter to use 1-pood (16 kg), 1.5-pood (24 kg), and 2-pood (32 kg) competition kettlebells of similar size with identifying colours.