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09/09/2026

How's your training?
We had the worse progress. Nothing worked and there was zero growth.
We almost put the mace down.
We constantly moved away from anything that resembled structure - we avoided accountability to movement standards.
One day, we narrowed the focus and said: "we're not doing anything else until we learn 'x' and 'y'.
We started asking questions and stopped being passive consumers on content.
We set a training schedule and create programs.
We then set out to create ways to measure our progress on a small scale possible so we could understand in real terms how far we moved away from our starting point. It wasn't about getting to the end he was about becoming better than when we started.
If you want the steel mace to be a real contributor to your training, the programming that is used and tracking that you can do needs to be consistent, understood, and established.
It needs to be structured in such a way that you can refer back to it at any time so you understand where you were on a given day.

09/04/2026

Get in the mix.šŸæšŸæ
It's a true story about us staying on the sidelines and never asking questions.
For every person it happens for their own reasons but we can certainly say that not asking questions can be the biggest barrier to learning anything.
"What if they think I'm dumb?" That is definitely a 'they' problem.
Those that are truly interested in passing on the meaning of their message to as many people as possible will try to create a message that will allow you to get the meaning in it so you can learn.
How you choose to ask those questions is really up to you.
You can jump into the Gladiator's Arena of the comment section šŸ˜Š.
You can drop a DM.
You can send an email.
You can make a phone call.
You can also show up at 5:00 a.m. six out of the 7 days a week and you'll find somebody here probably swinging a steel mace that will be happy to answer your questions.
If you want to know just ask. If you don't know what you know and how much you need to know, just ask.
Most likely the person or people that you are asking have moved into the position of being asked the question because they were in the exact same spot you're in. The difference between them and you is that they have the opportunity to have their questions answered and now they can likely help you answer yours.

09/03/2026

I šŸ’— this statement.
Every time we hear it and every time we read it we smile.
It means we need to develop more effective messaging.
Swinging a steel mace is a compound rotational movement with multiple muscles and joints and involved at different phases of the swing.
Initially, it will look like "momentum" is doing all the work but it's important to know what you're looking at and what you're looking for when you're going to analyze any movement.
Check out the post we recommended that breaks down which muscles are working when during a steel mace swing.

08/30/2026

It's your Vocation. Take note.
Open the Realm of Possibilities.
What if you were told that it is your human obligation to be as strong as possible?
Not as strong as anyone else, but the strongest you can be.
This is not your job.
It's your vocation.
Bringing your strength into the world on your own terms leaves the mark only you can make.
Shout-out to for bringing it into the world in the form of these 32kg Single Arm swings šŸ¤šŸ»

TRAINING My session plans didnt call for a new PR attempt for quite awhile... but then some absolute crankers and the FOMO of King of The Swing 3 (my own fault for wearing the shirt, their fault for posting awesome athlete bios all week) got me motivated to throw plans out the window and see what I can do with this absolute hog of a mace.

16 total reps (these 10 in the middle the cleanest) for a new personal best.

Im working towards a goal of 35kg single arm swings before February 2028. I mapped out my sessions all the way until then with a reasonable projection of progression. Pleased to see that I'm about 7 months ahead of where I thought I would be!

When I first got into Steel Mace training manufacturers didnt even carry mace above 25kg. I will always have so much love for for expanding what's possible and forever making new toys for me to chase.

have the King of The Swing 3 event this weekend. Ive been watching (and helping) people prep for it for months now and I cant wait to watch along as some monster take the platform and put up some amazing numbers!

08/30/2026

Steel Mace Insights.
A strong personal practice doesn't mean you're ready to coach others.
The abilities required to bring a Practice to someone else in the form of a message that can be understood so they can develop and created on their Practice on own terms is a unique skill set that requires more than just being "good at the thing" you're trying to teach and coaching.
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We have not only experienced the coaching of Kristin O'Brien šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ we've also seen the results in others.
The message in the post ā¬‡ļø is šŸ’Æ.
TRAINING from Kristin O'Brien šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ Watching my students grow is one of the best parts of teaching. šŸ–¤

Seeing movements that once felt impossible become smooth, confident and theirsā€¦ thatā€™s the good stuff.

Iā€™m ridiculously proud of the progress these humans have made, not just in their mace skills, but in their confidence, patience and willingness to keep showing up.

Itā€™s a privilege to be a small part of their journey. To teach, challenge, learn alongside them, and watch the practice evolve with every class.

This is why I love Steel Mace Flow. The mace is the tool, but the people are the magic. āš”ļø

Want to flow with us? Come join my virtual Steel Mace Flow class.

Flow with my 5kg White Lion Athletics steel mace and use code FITNESSJUNKIE for a discount.

08/27/2026

Questions about Mace Training.
Even though an answer might be temporary (because we're always learning more), we have a number training videos with answers to questions about Steel Mace training.
What muscles are working when you swing a steel mace?
What weight should I start with?
Can I swing a steel mace indoors?
Can you train your lower body with a steel mace ?
These are only available few that we answered.
Shout-out to everyone that have asked the questions, we appreciate it!


08/27/2026

Rotational strength starts with hip and core stability.

The Half-Kneeling Kettlebell Woodchopper isolates your trunk by taking lower-body compensation out of the equation. This forces your obliques, hips, and upper back to coordinate through a true diagonal plane of motionā€”essential for athletic power, swinging, throwing, and everyday spine resilience.

Form cues to keep in mind:

Squeeze the back glute to lock your pelvis in place.

Move the kettlebell diagonally across the body with control.

Resist the urge to rotate through the hipsā€”keep your chest tall and movement crisp.

Looking to level up your strength gear? Check out our cast iron and competition kettlebells at the link in bio / shop section.

08/25/2026

Stuck with stiff elbows, tight ankles, or restricted shoulders?

Hereā€™s a quick look at DJ breaking down how to use the White Lion Athletics BOA Wrap at NXT LVL Performance during the NXT LVL Games.

Why Compression Flossing Works:Tissue Shearing & Adhesion Release: Wrapping the joint under compression and moving it through active ranges of motion creates mechanical shearing against fascial layers, breaking up restrictions and improving glide.

Joint Mobilization: The compression helps center and mobilize the joint safely through movement.
The Blood Flow "Flush": Restricting blood flow temporarily for 1ā€“2 minutes causes a massive rush of fresh, oxygen-rich blood to flood the tissues the moment the band comes offā€”speeding up recovery and easing soreness.

How to Use It:Anchor and wrap with roughly 50ā€“70% stretch, overlapping the band by about half on each pass.Take the joint through 1ā€“2 minutes of active movement (flexion, extension, rotations).

Remove the wrap immediately to restore full circulation.

Grab a pair of 7ft BOA Wraps online or stop by the shop in Winnipeg to try them out in person!

Have you worked floss bands into your warm-up or recovery routine yet? Let us know below! šŸ‘‡

08/25/2026

Build Crushing Grip Strength with the Cannonball Kettlebell Row

Quick gym hack for your next pull day: loop your suspension straps through a pair of light kettlebells instead of rings.

Gripping the bell like a cannonball turns standard bodyweight rows into a serious grip and forearm burner while still hammering your lats, upper back, and biceps. Itā€™s an efficient way to build real open-hand strength inside movements youā€™re already doing.

Rig a pair to your pull-up bar and feel the difference.

Drop a šŸ’£ in the comments if youā€™re adding these to your routine!

08/24/2026

The Ultimate Grip Test: Kettlebell Cannonball Pull-Ups

Take your pull-ups to the next level with this simple setup.

By running your gymnastics straps through a kettlebell and gripping the sphere like a cannonball, you completely eliminate the handle advantage. This forces your fingers, thumbs, and forearms to work in overdrive to maintain friction while your back and lats handle the pull.

Itā€™s one of the most effective ways to build brutal open-hand grip strength using movements youā€™re already doing.

Rig one up on your rig or pull-up bar and let us know how many reps you can hit! šŸ‘‡

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