Steel Mace: Ancient Weapon Turned Powerful Fitness Training Tool

The Steel Mace or “Gada” was originally used as a deadly weapon in warfare by Hindu and Persian warriors in the 13th century. Due to its functionality and ease of use, Pelwhani wrestlers started using the Macebell for physical training. Nowadays, the steel mace is rapidly becoming known as the 'ultimate full body conditioning tool'. The mace holds almost the entirety of its weight in the ball head, which results in uneven weight distribution. Because of this, steel mace exercises engage smaller stabilizing muscles around our joints. This kind of offset training will increase your core & rotational strength and athletic performance tenfold. Thus, Steel Mace workouts are the epitome of functional training. 

Steel Mace Benefits

Steel Maces offers numerous benefits for sports performance and rehabilitation. Steel Mace training will greatly improve your grip strength, balance and coordination, core stability, rotational acceleration and deceleration, shoulder power and strength, shoulder mobility and flexibility, overall muscle strength and endurance, metabolic conditioning, and one of our favorite benefits is that it brings out the inner primal nature in us.

What Size Steel Mace Is Right For You?

We suggest starting with the 10LB or 15LB steel mace until you master movements such as 10 to 2, 360 swing, Gravedigger, and the Barbarian squat. People are often surprised at how heavy a 15LB mace actually feels, and putting it into constant movement will be tough, even for some of the biggest people. The beauty of the steel mace is that you can increase the difficulty by moving your hands closer together towards the end of the handle or make it easier by using a spread-out grip with one hand closer to the head while the other remains towards the bottom. Having a wider range of sizes will allow you to get creative with exercises and workouts. If you have any questions about what size steel mace is right for you please don't hesitate to contact us.