None of these excercises work the abs directly, only indirectly. You should invent specific mace excercises for the abs.
@oldgrizz87204 күн бұрын
At 67 and living in an apartment, I love my mace, clubs, kettlebells and Bulgarian bag. Joints feel great. I can work on strength, mobility and endurance.
@angelo84244 күн бұрын
I agree-For me, using the mace is more fun and doesn't seem like "working out," and a steel mace flow is meditational.
@MACEMethod4 күн бұрын
Totally man, I like how you put it doesn’t feel like you're "working out"
@Pmedic6058 күн бұрын
Turn down your background music.
@MACEMethod7 күн бұрын
👌
@JediFight8 күн бұрын
Awesome
@MACEMethod7 күн бұрын
💪😎
@tjango208 күн бұрын
Now this is cool. I just barely "discovered" this today, but I want to try this. Thx for making the video.
@MACEMethod7 күн бұрын
Awesome man, glad you liked it! You're welcome!
@DigletDude-pq6fs9 күн бұрын
Nice 👍
@MACEMethod9 күн бұрын
💪😎
@cannae21610 күн бұрын
Not for nothing it’s good for the car bc it’s a self defense weapon in a pinch.
@MACEMethod9 күн бұрын
😄 for sure
@rohithraghavkv10611 күн бұрын
Us Indians use almost the same thing, we use something called the 'GADA' 🙌🏻
@MACEMethod9 күн бұрын
Yeah buddy! I got some of them too!
@markvandermerwe965511 күн бұрын
Love your work and your ideology. I feel like you I don’t want to big and bulky but just a fit athlete with mobility. I am 54. Have just bought a mace and love it. I am on a 10 Pound mace . I can do 360 now after one week and can do a 20right 20 left time 3 quite easy with minute rest in between. Should I be getting a bigger mace or should i just go more reps. Thanks for your great videos. I would love to know what you weekly workout looks like as you are in great shape mate. Thanks..Mark from Australia
@MACEMethod8 күн бұрын
Hey Mark! That’s awesome that you’re already doing 3 sets of 360s at 20 reps each side with a 10-pound mace. I’d say keep pushing those reps up gradually. Aim to get to 25 reps each side, and eventually work your way up to 50 reps a set per side. The 15 lb mace is a big difference but you'll be ready for it soon. Thanks for the compliment and I’d be more than happy to share a week's worth of workouts with you. Just hit up the link in the description and sign up for the Free Mobility Routine so we can get connected, and I’ll hook you up with a full weekly routine via email. Keep up the great work, Mark-stoked to see your progress!
@darkkprince9412 күн бұрын
Does it matter how much the mace weighs or should we use a certain type of mace
@MACEMethod12 күн бұрын
For most guys, a 10 lb mace is the best to start with. And make sure the length is around 39-40 inches long.
@darkkprince9411 күн бұрын
@@MACEMethodthanks for the tip I'll be sure to remember that 😎🤟🏻✌🏻
@giorgiociaravolol199812 күн бұрын
I love mace but at this point if you want to do minimal workouts you can add calisthenics for biceps and triceps and shoulders to some degree
@MACEMethod12 күн бұрын
For sure! I totally agree. That's all I do, mace work and calisthenics 💪
@Dhimas_Rajavy15 күн бұрын
Cant wait for the next video
@MACEMethod14 күн бұрын
🤜🤛
@CarwynThomas-m5q15 күн бұрын
Could you use a sledge hammer ?...
@MACEMethod15 күн бұрын
For sure! It's a great way to start and feel how it works. But a mace will always be best! I started with a sledgehammer myself! 💪
@CarwynThomas-m5q15 күн бұрын
Thanks will give it a go ...
@Ajas081016 күн бұрын
Got a mace I swung it and i developed tendonitis on my inner elbow. I’ve had it for a year now and it won’t go away. My suggestion to a beginner is don’t use too heavy if a weight.
@MACEMethod16 күн бұрын
Ahh that stinks, golfers elbow is no fun. A good Physical Therapist could help you out with that. Agree with the beginner starting weight, 10lbs is plenty enough.
@alan3179-n1r18 күн бұрын
I swing heavy clubs (following Mark Wildman's program) but I'm thinking of moving onto maces. The cues you suggest for the swing are excellent!
@MACEMethod16 күн бұрын
Awesome man, I started with clubs then moved to a mace. So much more can be done with a mace! Thanks for the comment!
@jeffolsen498320 күн бұрын
Thanks! I just now discovered your channel and have subscribed. I ordered a 10lb mace, received it 2 days ago, and have yet to do much of anything with it. Other than watch a few videos, I'm completely green and ignorant about how to use a mace. The 10lb I purchased was a bargain. Were it not a sale price I would likely have gotten a 15lber; am glad that I did not. I'm short, 64 years old, and other than general fitness and mobility, I'm picking up the mace for activity over the winter to keep me in good stead for kayaking come Spring.
@GADAGrind26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, I'm hooked.
@MACEMethod26 күн бұрын
Right on! You're welcome 💪
@derekrochniak363Ай бұрын
True life. I hit 40 and woke up one day feeling like I had aged 20 additional years. If there is one piece of advice, I could give to my 20-year-old self is to very aware of how much stress all that heavy lifting is taking on your joints. You don’t realize it until you start to get older and suddenly it will hit you out of left field. Mobility exercises and doing exercises that work various planes of motion are so crucial to just being able to function throughout your day.
@777tillinfinityАй бұрын
Agreed!!! I'm 44 and feel mobility moves like this l are even more important than straight movement weights
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
Well said! It's was fun to lift heavy and go hard in the gym in my teens and 20's, but my 30 year old body couldn't take it anymore. And that's when this mobility training came in to save my body.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
For sure! Straight movements are good a strength but that's about it, the mobility is what allows use it! 💪
@BillIvy-d3gАй бұрын
I am 71yrs old. And started swinging the mace and heavy clubs this past January. I had shoulder surgery two years ago and traditional weight training wasn’t helping with my mobility. I now swing a 20# mace 100 rotations every morning. 50 to the right, 50 left. I warm up with a single arm 5# Indian club 60 reps, a 10# club 40 reps, and finish with an 18# club 40 reps, inside and outside throwing patterns. My shoulders haven’t felt this good in decades. I finish my workout with a series pull-ups, push-ups and kettlebell swings. All before heading off to work. I will be adding 5# to the mace this month. My goal is to swing a 35# mace non stop, alternating directions for ten minutes non stop. I am 6’ tall and weigh 195#.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
Wow! I’m genuinely inspired by your story. At 71, you're not just maintaining, you're still getting stronger and improving your mobility-swinging mace and clubs like a real man! It’s amazing to hear how the combination of mace training and club work has brought back mobility to your shoulders after surgery. My dad rehabbed both his shoulder replacements with clubs and maces as well. You’re proof that age is just a number when you’re willing to put in the work and prioritize your health. Proud to have you as part of the community, and I can’t wait to hear when you hit that 100 mark with the 25# mace! Respect, my friend! 💪
@BillIvy-d3gАй бұрын
@@MACEMethod Today will be my first day with 25# mace. It is HEAVY! A word of warning - you better have a strong core if you are going to try the heavy mace! Probably going to start at 40-50 reps.
@BillIvy-d3gАй бұрын
So I swung the 25# mace this morning. After all my single arm work, I started with 50 reps of what you call 360’s with my 20# club. I know it as shield cast. Then 25 reps each direction with the 25# mace. The 20# is easy, but the 25# gassed me. And I can feel it from top to bottom tonight! We’ll see how I feel tomorrow. Been a gym rat most of my life and this is the best training method I have ever found. Wish I had discovered it years ago.
@pgauthamkumar29 күн бұрын
Wow! That's just well I am wonderstruck! What an inspiration
@MACEMethod21 күн бұрын
@@BillIvy-d3g a strong core for sure! 25lb Mace is no joke!
@K1ng_ibАй бұрын
I’m trying to look for a before and after cause idk if these actually work
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
I have less aches and pains, move better and look better at 38 than 28. It works bro!
@aroundtheworldin5minutes10 күн бұрын
Will be trying these today! I recently started doing thus but with a normal bar and one side weight. A actual mace will be better ofc!
@muzaaffarsheikh2228Ай бұрын
Unique. Thanks, Bro❤
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
My pleasure!
@robertalvarado3661Ай бұрын
That's good stuff bro, I've never thought of that? Pulling it apart 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
It will light up your back 💪🔥
@sergioartenie5604Ай бұрын
I am 5’11, 200lb. Calisthenic background. Mostly dips, muscleups, pull ups… what is the recommended weight for my first mace. Many thanks! Great content hermanoo!!!!
@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490Ай бұрын
Go with a 10 pound. Doesn't seem like much, but it will test you.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
10lb mace is the way to go. I'd say spend at least 3 months with the 10lb before going up to a 15lb. This will be a great addition to your training 💪😎👌
@sergioartenie5604Ай бұрын
Many thanks!!!, will buy a 10lb right away and start with your follow along videos!!!
@LiShuBenАй бұрын
What weight are you using for this one?
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
15lb in this clip
@777tillinfinityАй бұрын
🫡
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
💪
@PinningSteroidsАй бұрын
This will get you no where. I’m not saying you have to do bodybuilding training or marathon work, but this is on the same level as Pilates
@oldgrizz8720Ай бұрын
I do a morning routine, of Set#1 25 push ups, 25 sit ups, 25 alternating 360s to Reverse Lunge. Set #2 25 push ups, 25 sit ups, 25 Alternating 360s to Squats. Set #3 25 push ups, 25 Sit ups, 25 360s left, 25 360s right. Set #4 25 push ups, 25 sit ups, 25 single arm steel club 360 left, 25 single arm steel club 360s right. Its a great way to start the day
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
Sounds like a great workout! Solid way to start the day for sure!
@Josh-z1m2 ай бұрын
I have lumbar and cervical osteoarthritis, stenosis. Would single arm mace training be better? I do both arms but I feel it kinda aggrivates my issues or maybe need time to adjust?
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
Single arm mace work would probably work better for you because of the limitations. A lighter Steel Mace around 7 or 5 lbs would work good or even some 10 or 5 lbs steel clubs would do good as well! Best of luck and way to be proactive despite those obstacles!
@Josh-z1mАй бұрын
Yeah I figured, thanks. I'll definitely invest in some clubs too.
@Josh-z1m2 ай бұрын
What if you have neck problems? Like osteoarthritis and stenosis.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
If you have neck problems, the 360 might not be the best thing to start with until you could build strength and range of motion in your shoulders. Also form and technique is foremost important to ensure you're performing the movement correctly and safe.
@Josh-z1mАй бұрын
It might be lack of mobility. I have degenerative osteoarthritis in my ac joints.
@Josh-z1mАй бұрын
I'm sure shoulder mobility has a lot to do with it, I have osteoarthritis in both ac joints.
@Josh-z1m2 ай бұрын
How can I train mace with out aggravating my cervical and lumbar osteoarthritis and stenosis? I'm starting out slowly too.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
A 7 lb mace might be a good place to start, I'm not sure on your current strength, range of motion, or posture. But working on overall mobility and body weight strength like push-ups and pull-ups.
@Josh-z1mАй бұрын
@@MACEMethod ok thanks
@777tillinfinity2 ай бұрын
Very happy I found ya channel! Whats funny is, i only seen one other video, and just asked on that one, can I used a sledgehammer as was a little cheaper than the mace... then see this video lol 😅 🫡
@777tillinfinity2 ай бұрын
Love your videos! Can I do these movements with a sledgehammer. . Was going to purchase one from a workout site, and just cheaper for me at the moment than a mace....
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
Yes, absolutely! I started with a sledgehammer myself.
@777tillinfinityАй бұрын
@@MACEMethod Thankyou!!
@koltoncrane30992 ай бұрын
Ya I like the mace cause it can be more of a full body or works several parts. I got a concept 2 rower cause it’s good cardio if I want or endurance but it works several parts of the body at home. I did cross fit at college and loved the gym, but there’s not a close one where I live so I try to workout at home. I think especially after the rona a lot of people had to start working out at home and maybe kept that practice.
@MACEMethodАй бұрын
For sure man, it's super efficient and doesn't take as much time nor break down our body like CrossFit! Glad to have you here bro!
@Andrious7772 ай бұрын
I am just starting, but went out and bought a 10lb sledgehammer. I dont have alot of cash so i do what i can. Your instructions are more than most give. Thank you for your video i how tonsee and learn more from you.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Awesome man, I started with a sledgehammer as well. Thanks for the comment and glad to have you here! 💪😎🤙
@Andrious777Ай бұрын
@MACEMethod just bought 95 lbs of dumbell weights for 40 dollars and built a diy macebell and swinging already
@FredOdle-im8qm28 күн бұрын
@@Andrious777 I live on an island in the Caribbean so importing would be xtremely costly, so, 4" pvc pipe, cement and 1"aluminium pipe for handle +1"end cap to avoid slippage and "presto" = home made mace/gada,....along with some short clubs from 3" pvc, all weighing from 7lbs to 20lbs
@MACEMethod21 күн бұрын
@Andrious777 that's awesome dude!
@MACEMethod21 күн бұрын
@@FredOdle-im8qm nice! I like that, no excuse! Cheers!
@stephenwain41952 ай бұрын
Cool workout, thanks for the inspiration to do something today!
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Right on brother! 💪😎🤙
@Dhimas_Rajavy2 ай бұрын
Wow.. I just tried it. Feels so good on my body. And I did it with my wife also. Thank you for sharing. I'm 32 n my wife is 26. And finally I found a suitable excercise for my wife.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear that, you're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting 💪😎🤙
@fitnesswithoutthegym89682 ай бұрын
Nice rotational movement. I love the mace and will certainly add this exercise to my routine
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Yeah man, the rotation feels good and good for the obliques too. 💪😎
@derekrochniak3632 ай бұрын
Used to be in really good shape when I was in my 20s and early 30s. Now, at 41 with a 6 month old, I can vouch for how incredibly important mobility and flexibility is. As I’ve started to have minor health issues and feeling my body start to break down, having a kid has been a massive wake up call for me to start taking my fitness and eating habits serious. And I’ve fallen in love with the steel clubs and steel mace. They’ve been an excellent compliment to my kettlebells
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Derek, sounds like you're on the right path now, very similar to my journey. You and your kid will be thankful for having the wake up call. 💪😎🤙 Glad to have you here and thanks fornthe comments brother!
@derekrochniak3632 ай бұрын
This is perfect. As a 41 year-old who used to be in very good shape and now has to keep up with a six month old, I need a training method that will be efficient and help me not be the dad that can’t keep up with their kids at the playground.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Being able to climb and crawl around on the play ground is one of the best gifts to give our kids. I feel for the dads who don't even bother trying to play with their kids but it all balls down to the lifestyle we decide to have! 💪😎🤙
@victorcurioso2 ай бұрын
Hello Coach , Love your channel. I was wondering if you could give us a review on the maces that you use. Thanks.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
What's up Victor, for sure man. I'll make that one of my upcoming videos! For now I've listed my choice maces for 7, 10, and 15 lbs in the description on my two newest videos! 💪😎🤙
@gondor52 ай бұрын
The push I needed. Ordered my first mace today.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Which size mace did you get?
@brianbronco574328 күн бұрын
@@MACEMethod 15lb. I got it. At first I thought it was going to be too light, but now I see that is perfect for me.
@WiseOneSun2 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this because I forgot about employing this crushing motion with my maces! It's funny how the details can make a huge impact on our strength gains. Thank you
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
For sure man, it definitely adds a deeper level of muscle engagement 💪😎
@nataliemeeks14962 ай бұрын
We're winded that's for sure! I like 10mins!
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Yeah buddy! Short and sweet 💪😎🤙
@RH-gl6vs2 ай бұрын
I like how you explain this exercise. You get to most out of the movements. I started working with a mace 2weeks ago and I’m impressed with my results. I’m 63 and it’s all good. Wrinkled arms are toned again. lol. - Rock on Brother. 👍
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Awesome man! Thanks for sharing and stoked you got a mace and already seeing results - 💪😎🤙
@FreelancerMehedi12 ай бұрын
I analyzed your KZbin channel and I saw that Your Content is really Amazing. But channel Growth is very poor because of your video SEO problems. You should focus on your SEO so that You can get a big fanbase. Thanks
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your input, it's a work in progress!
@peterjwilson3 ай бұрын
You make those uppercuts look easy. They are very hard for this 68 year old
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Haha, I think it's pretty awesome that you're doing this at 68! 💪😎👏 Keep it up man!
@slezerpezer3 ай бұрын
Great work out Thank you/ I subscribed and just got a 10-pound mace. It is heavy enough and I would recommend 10 lbs or less if starting out. I am glad I didn't get a 15-pounder to start out with.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Awesome to have you here!💪😎✌️ Good advice on starting with a 10lb or less!
@protectandserve73853 ай бұрын
I was skeptical but after trying the mace and doing something as simple as this. Feels great. Love em.
@MACEMethod2 ай бұрын
Same here man, glad to hear you gave it a shot anyways. 💪😎👌 I wasn't sold on it until I felt how good it made my body feel and move after playing around with it.