Clubbells: How to Start Training with Them?

Wooden Indian clubs (clubs) arouse great interest among people who train in combat sports. Before you grab a club and try to perform your first swing, read this article. What is their phenomenon and how to start training with them?

Training clubs were used as early as ancient Persia and India by warriors preparing for sword combat. Now, people who care about their physical fitness reach for them just as eagerly.

Training Clubs - Benefits

Clubbell training improves overall physical fitness and mobility, especially around the shoulder girdle. It is also a recipe for a successful strength workout. By training with clubs, you:

• improve your motor coordination and mobility,
• stabilize and strengthen your core,
• grow stronger,
• strengthen your muscles,
• improve your reflexes,
• increase your endurance,
• make your grip stronger and firmer,
• find balance between body and mind.

As you can see, the list of benefits is long, and the training club itself takes up little space, so it's worth incorporating it into your home workouts. Thanks to the benefits of clubbell exercises, your body becomes less prone to injury, but the key to success lies in correct technique and properly selected weight.

How to Start Training with Clubs

Even if you are strong, the first rotation or swing might surprise you. That is why it's worth starting with a lighter load, e.g., 2.5 kg. This allows you to focus on learning correct techniques instead of holding up the weight. Once you feel you have control over the club regardless of the movement being performed and the number of rotations/swings, you can move on to a heavier model.

During training, keep your safety in mind. Never use clubs with a weight heavier than you can actually handle. Return to a lighter one every time you are learning a new technique.