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A Tagda Raho coach holding a Mudgar in the training hall

Mudgar vs Gada vs Indian Club: What the Names Mean

Mudgar, gada, jori, meel, Indian club. Sellers use the names interchangeably and they are not the same tool. What each word actually means, how heavy the Indian originals really were next to the Victorian versions, and which one to pick up first.

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A Tagda Raho athlete in a deep squat holding wooden clubs at the training ground, with mudgars and a gada racked beside him

A 4 kg Gada Is Not a 4 kg Weight

Hold a 4 kg gada out horizontally and your front hand carries about 13.6 kg of force while your rear hand pulls down with 9.6 kg. The leverage arithmetic behind club and mace training, why a gada, a mudgar and a samtola of identical weight are three different exercises, and how to measure your own in a minute.

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How Dynamic Strength Training with Maces and Clubs Enhances Functional Performance (Backed by Research)

How Dynamic Strength Training with Maces and Clubs Enhances Functional Performance (Backed by Research)

Introduction When most people think of strength training, barbells, dumbbells, and machines come to mind. But the future of functional fitness lies in movement that trains the body in multiple planes, with balance, grip, and coordination all at once. Traditional...

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