Released a new ebook: GADA Swing. Features over 60+ manual pages on how to utilize the kettlebell and steel mace with over 130+ hyperlinked professional videos and 40 program workouts - purchase a copy here: www.coachvaughn.net/programs/gada-swing-by-coach-vaughn-guide-for-kettlebell-steel-mace-strength-training
Hi Ian, I came across your channel a while ago, and I sticked around because I think your mace training stuff is very interesting. Recently I devoted just a bit of my time to working out, mostly to feel a bit more energetic during the day. This 'bit' is only 2 hours spread in chunks of half hours over my week (so yeah, I'm well aware that I won't get significant gains from this wee bit of time investment). I also split time between doing mace stuff and running. This is because my priorities lie elsewhere; I'm pretty occupied with school, work and lots of hobbies (I could sneak a bit more time in here and there, let's say up to two hours during the weekend). As you might expect, I'm quite a skinny dude (6 ft 6, 175 pounds). Enough background: I built myself a mace, which should weigh around 2-3 pounds, with a handle of about 3 feet (I'm guessing here as I'm used to the metric system). I started with your basic mace workout, but it is beginning to get easier to do, even with more reps. Therefore I would like to ask you how I can intensify the workout a bit. Should I pick a heavier mace or simply do even more reps? I'm a bit anxious to start with your advanced workouts right away, as I just want to get a bit more familiar with all the movements. Would it be advisable to do other kinds of exercises as well, or is this mace training kind of like a full-body workout? Oh, and one more thing: as you seem kind of interested in vikings (musical taste, the valknut-banner in the background, the name of your gym...) you might want to check out historical european martial arts. Might just be a sport you could enjoy...
I would go heavier with a 10 or 15 mace for your size. More reps and more time won't lead too strength gains. Doing more focused 30-45 min workouts with minimal 1min rest times between sets work best for maces. The mace is enforces the whole body in my eyes, but its very typical men see as another "upper body" tool. I would try my steel mace beginner workout I recently put together. If you'd like more info - I wrote this blog on strength training myths here: ultimatesandbagtraining.com/bust-strength-training-plateaus/ Thanks I'll be sure to check that out. I just flipped the valknut symbol and made three intersecting V's (instead of connected triangles) for: Viking, Valhalla, and Vaughn
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Released a new ebook: GADA Swing. Features over 60+ manual pages on how to utilize the kettlebell and steel mace with over 130+ hyperlinked professional videos and 40 program workouts - purchase a copy here: www.coachvaughn.net/programs/gada-swing-by-coach-vaughn-guide-for-kettlebell-steel-mace-strength-training
That hand switch is cool. Was thinking about how I'd get back to hands at the bottom of the mace from an uppercut to work it into a flow.
Hi Ian,
I came across your channel a while ago, and I sticked around because I think your mace training stuff is very interesting. Recently I devoted just a bit of my time to working out, mostly to feel a bit more energetic during the day. This 'bit' is only 2 hours spread in chunks of half hours over my week (so yeah, I'm well aware that I won't get significant gains from this wee bit of time investment). I also split time between doing mace stuff and running. This is because my priorities lie elsewhere; I'm pretty occupied with school, work and lots of hobbies (I could sneak a bit more time in here and there, let's say up to two hours during the weekend). As you might expect, I'm quite a skinny dude (6 ft 6, 175 pounds).
Enough background: I built myself a mace, which should weigh around 2-3 pounds, with a handle of about 3 feet (I'm guessing here as I'm used to the metric system). I started with your basic mace workout, but it is beginning to get easier to do, even with more reps. Therefore I would like to ask you how I can intensify the workout a bit. Should I pick a heavier mace or simply do even more reps? I'm a bit anxious to start with your advanced workouts right away, as I just want to get a bit more familiar with all the movements. Would it be advisable to do other kinds of exercises as well, or is this mace training kind of like a full-body workout?
Oh, and one more thing: as you seem kind of interested in vikings (musical taste, the valknut-banner in the background, the name of your gym...) you might want to check out historical european martial arts. Might just be a sport you could enjoy...
I would go heavier with a 10 or 15 mace for your size. More reps and more time won't lead too strength gains. Doing more focused 30-45 min workouts with minimal 1min rest times between sets work best for maces. The mace is enforces the whole body in my eyes, but its very typical men see as another "upper body" tool. I would try my steel mace beginner workout I recently put together. If you'd like more info - I wrote this blog on strength training myths here: ultimatesandbagtraining.com/bust-strength-training-plateaus/
Thanks I'll be sure to check that out. I just flipped the valknut symbol and made three intersecting V's (instead of connected triangles) for: Viking, Valhalla, and Vaughn
Coach Vaughn Hey, thanks for your reply! I will try out your tips soon! Nice thinking with that valknut ;)