Should You Combine Mace Training and Kettlebells ? 15 min of Mobility and Recovery Tips

[@TDR85]

Excellent video, man. Mace/kb are a perfect match. They compliment each other so well.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

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[@TDR85]

@@kettlebellmusclegain I could leave some crazy long comment that no one will read about the benefits of adding mace to kb training, and vice versa lol. I just hope people give the kb/mace combo a try and reap the numerous benefits 🙌🏼.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Thanks man!

[@thepieman2742]

I like to use the mace clubs for warm ups. Not so much the long one though. Perfect for shoulders. No need to go heavy either. I personally recommend mace exercises for the older crowd since the weight is not intimidating or even an issue.

[@filosofodemierda]

I always felt they were kind of a yin/yang but never was able to explain the reason. So this is nice to see. Both deal greatly with counterbalance which is a huge huge thing for martial arts (BJJ in my case). Love both of them.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Yes!

[@davidsopher6871]

Thanks Joe, your technical videos have helped me so much.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Happy to hear!

[@hangonsnoop]

Chris Duffin has credited mace training with vastly improving his shoulder health. It's worth noting that he also sells a mace.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

yes it is the shoulderok that i show in the video. its great and micro loadable with weight plates.

[@mattgraham3723]

I was just wondering about this very subject the other day. I even ordered a mace to see how it go. This was as timely and awesome as it gets. Sincerely, thank you.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Welcome!

[@kylecarroll4339]

Great stuff. Thanks man!

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Appreciate it!

[@GUERRILLACOMM]

Nice, I've been wondering about the benefits of mace 360 in conjunction with KB swings as a super set that I've been doing for months. Nice to know they work opposites of each other. As far as the grips on the 360 swing, I change them mid set. it feels like I'm balancing my form, it definitely feels different, one grip feels stiffer than the other. Awesome info and feedback, lets me know I'm on the right track.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Nice.

[@gilbertgurney4898]

Dam, it never even occurred to me that mace was working the anterior chain.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Oh yeah

[@Thallien]

Hello. As always very informative and to the point. I'm just wondering though, have you considered purchasing a microphone of some sort? I feel like the poor sound quality in your videos might cause them to bleed some views. Thank you!

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Yes i actually have one I just didnt ecpect the heater to kick on during this one. Then it was too late. Didnt want to redo it lol.

[@hangonsnoop]

Are you planning on selling programs that integrate mace training?

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

soon

[@kevinorr6880]

“Getting the body into it” is the opposite of what I was taught and Onnit teaches. It was to “own the middle”. Keep the body firm and fight the rotation. Thoughts?

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

I think thats absolutely silly and opposite of anything athletic. Sure that can be done with a super light weight but watch anyone that uses any appreciable weight and there is body movement. My body is incredibly tense when it needs to be. Its this dogmatic way of teaching things that doesnt hold much value in the real world.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

That is also another reason Ive seen how people have tweaked their shoulders as well

[@kevinorr6880]

@@kettlebellmusclegain thank you. I happen to agree…when someone has moved beyond the initial learning phase. As the limiting of movement teaches appropriate tension. Thank you for the thoughts.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Very welcome

[@TDR85]

I've been swinging maces and gadas for a short 5 years. I've found that both can happen. You can keep the "core" fully engaged during rotation without having to utilize full body tension. If you are interested, check out some of the traditional gada swinging from India here on KZbin. Tons of videos. You'll see more often than not, fluid body motion with at least one heel coming off the ground. "Heels planted" is much more of a modern, western notion that in my humble opinion, takes away from the 10 to 2 and 360, and may arguably lead to injury. I've spoken with lots of folks have have developed tendinitis in their elbows, injured their shoulders and knees. This is a shame because on top of being a strength and conditioning tool, the mace can and should be used as a restorative tool as well. I feel that these injuries are very avoidable and are caused by poor form and ego. Swinging too much, too soon. People that have been swinging for generations.. the thought is "like a rock when needed, like water when needed." The bottom line of my ramble.. I encourage you to explore the mace and everything that it has to offer without subscribing to just one ideal. You'll find it much more enjoyable! Have a great day!

[@JPBotero717]

If I don't have a mace, KB halos could help?

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Yes

[@davidleal714]

Do you have a mace training program that I could complement with the kb programs that you have?

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

I am working on one for the near future.

[@MrSilvervw]

#5

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

what are you referring to?

[@bobdole7292]

Are you natural

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Yes i am.