Introducing the steel mace to your personal training clients can be challenging. Swinging a metal implement around your head can look dangerous, but with the right coaching and an appropriate load, any client can use a steel mace.
Tyler Valencia, PhD(c), reviews three cues you can utilize when introducing the steel mace to your client.
Basic Execution of a Steel Mace Swing
First, having your client maintain a neutral spine (standing plank with braced abdominals) will help prevent excessive spinal extension or flexion. Second, ensure your client tosses the mace over the opposite shoulder of the hand on top in the grip set-up. Lastly, cue your client to throw the mace over one shoulder and tug it back over the other.
Benefits of Steel Mace Training
Steel mace exercises offer a unique approach to fitness that combines strength, stability, and mobility training. One significant benefit is their ability to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, promoting functional strength and improving overall body coordination. The mace’s offset weight distribution creates an element of instability, challenging your core and stabilizing muscles as you swing, lift, or maneuver it.
Steel mace workouts enhance grip strength, which is vital for various physical activities and daily tasks. Because of their dynamic movement patterns, they also encourage better joint mobility, particularly in the shoulders, wrists, and hips. This can lead to improved athletic performance and reduced risk of injury.
Moreover, incorporating steel mace training into your routine can boost cardiovascular fitness and endurance. The rhythmic nature of the exercises allows for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), maximizing calorie burn. Steel mace training provides a fun, diverse workout that promotes strength and agility
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