Mace Training Fundamentals: 360 Swings
The 360 Swing Next in Mace Training Fundamentals series, is learning to do the full 360 swing. Once you’ve mastered and understood the pendulum position, this next step follows naturally towards this most basic of complete mace movements. Make sure you maintain the same starting position no matter which direction you’re swing, and let your […]
Mace Training Fundamentals: The Pendulum Position
The Pendulum Position Continuing on with our Mace Training Fundamentals series, we’ve got the next step to fulling swinging your mace . . . The pendulum position! Practicing this step will give a complete understanding of exactly where your hands should end up in “bottom” of your swing, as this is one of the biggest […]
Mace Training Fundamentals: How to Start Safely
Starting Safely In our first installment for our Mace Training Fundamentals series, we will walk your through how to safely begin your mace training with the proper positions. This somewhat intimidating implement can be one of the best tools in your training toolbox, as long as you spend the proper amount of time building your […]
Mace Training Fundamentals: An Overview
An Overview Before we get into the first installment in our Mace Training Fundamentals series, we have one more video from John Odden in which he walks us through the entirety of his mace collection, and what each one is used for. If you’re looking for a solid overview in which you really learn how […]
Mace Training Fundamentals: What’s the Point?
For What Reason? Have you ever wondered why you should use maces in your training? What are they even for? Watch this video from Empowered Strength’s Owner & Head Coach, John Odden, on his experiences with the mace, and how he feels they have helped him improve his performance and function. As with all tools, […]
Viking Push Press
Use a weight that allows your to be explosive and crisp. Master the squat and overhead press before attempting this advanced variation. A good starting weight is double 12kg for women, double 20kg for men. Progress slowly and maintain excellent technique. Online Coaching with Empowered Strength. Interested in Personal Training or Small Group Fitness at […]