14 Indian Club Exercises for a Full Routine

While the Indian Club is an ancient fitness tool from the Middle East, it has become a lot more popular in the Western world in recent years. And for good reason, Indian Club exercises are an excellent way to maintain upper body joint health and integrity. The fluid motions that you will perform with a 1, 2 or 3 pound Indian Club (yes, Indian Clubs are meant to be light) will increase the mobility and durability of your upper back/scapula, shoulders, elbows and wrists. Indian Clubs are particularly beneficial for your shoulders, which are the most dynamic joint in terms of range of motion and often take a beating in many sports. With the help of Indian clubs, you can add years to your sport by keeping your shoulders and other joints healthy and performing at their best. In this video, MMA practitioner Mike Pastor demonstrates 14 of his favorite Indian Club exercises. With each exercise, he explains important cues and why the exercise is beneficial.