This is a fun little exercise I like add to some of my steel mace workouts to switch things up. Break it down into two steps; 1. Traditional 360 swing 2. Pendulum Then, once you’ve built the movement pattern… try putting them together. Begin slowly and increase the tempo once you feel comfortable ensuring…
Steel mace walking lunge uppercuts not only work the legs, but the shoulders and core too! I normally tack them onto the end of a workout or as part of a metabolic conditioning workout. It’s a nice variation from normal walking lunges and will really challenge you to stabilise the uneven load during the unilateral…
This exercise is awesome for builder circular shoulder strength, grip strength and rotational core strength. It’s a little more complex than many other steel mace exercises, so break it down into steps before attempting the entire movement. Want to discover more about steel mace training? Click here for more information on our Functional Strength Masterclass.…
Been having a play on the Steel Mace this afternoon. Bull whips and mills are fantastic exercises to build grip strength, shoulder strength and rotational core strength. ⚔️ If you’d like to learn more about mace training join our free Facebook group: Steel Mace New Zealand Facebook group. Dan Clay Steel Mace New Zealand
Steel Mace Figure 8 Tyre Slams really works the wrist on the bottom hand, the shoulder on throwing hand and the rotational core muscles. If you’d like to learn more about mace training join our free Facebook group. Dan Clay Steel Mace New Zealand
This is an exercise I picked up from the guys over at Newbreed macebell. It’s a very similar movement to the steel mace gravedigger, but more athletic and even more challenging. Throw this exercise into a circuit and see how high your heart rate gets, especially if you’re using a heavier weight – it’s a real…
Here we are combining the top switch transition with the back switch. Start with a light steel mace (this one is just a 4kg) to practice the movement, and then move up in weight when you’re ready. Give it a go ⚔️⚔️ If you’d like to learn more about macebell training join our free Facebook…
Been so busy with work it’s been a few days since I’ve managed to swing. Had the 16kg steel mace out today working on heavy single handed 10 to 2’s. Had a chat with my supplier today and will hopefully be able to get some heavier 20kg maces into New Zealand. Give me heads…
Following on from my last video, here is how you transition from hand to hand with the steel mace behind your back. Give it a go! ⚔️⚔️ If you’d like to learn more about mace training join our free Facebook group. Dan Clay Steel Mace New Zealand
Hand switches can really give your steel mace workouts added flair as well as increase the difficulty of a flow. This video is the top switch, in later videos I’ll show the back switch and how to add them to your steel mace workouts. Give it a go! ⚔️⚔️ If you’d like to learn…
Been playing with a new exercise that I picked up from the guys over at Functional Patterns. With many steel mace 360 swinging movements, your shoulders are mobile whilst your hips are kept stable. With this exercise, your hips are also mobile with the weight shifting from side to side whilst your feet pivot…
The steel mace 10 to 2 is a traditional mace exercise that increases shoulder strength, grip strength, core strength as well as improving shoulder mobility. It’s very similar to the steel mace 360, except you stop at the 2 0clock postion instead of doing a full rotation. If you’d like to learn more about…
One of the many things I love about training with the steel mace is its versatility. From the flows to traditional mace exercises like the 360 and 10 to 2s… or just throwing around a big lump of steel like this 16kg mace to get my heart rate pumping whilst getting stronger, the macebell makes…
Finally… upgraded my phone over the weekend. Had a play with the steel mace this arvo, here’s why I love training with the #mace 👇 * Builds powerful shoulders that are both strong and mobile. * Creates grip strength like nothing else. * Rotational core strength that trains you on your feet, the way…
The single arm steel mace 360 into squat is a great finisher to get the heart rate pumping. Go for time, reps or once form begins to suffer. If you’d like to learn more about mace training join our Steel Mace New Zealand Facebook group for free.
Working on single arm 360’s with the heavier 16kg steel mace. Some reps are looking a bit shaky but a decent improvement on last weeks. Grip strength is such an undervalued, overlooked skill that few people pay much attention to. Everything we carry requires gripping and a strong grip carries over into strong shoulders.…
