Mnemonix Posted September 4, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2012 If I want to work with a sword, which muscles should I train? What exercises would be good to work those muscles? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted September 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I would think if you picked up a stick and wielded it like a sword you would find out which muscles would naturally develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemonix Posted September 4, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted September 4, 2012 For now I'll probably work the major arm muscles, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted September 4, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Arms, back, core, legs... Kind of everything. You need more than just improved arm strength. Depends on what kind of sword action you are doing. Fencing, reenactment play, theater, general want to swing a blade around, or other blade arts? And like Lady K said- use something else and swing it around a bit. Feel what muscles you are working as you do this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
None of the above Posted September 4, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Mnemonix, What sort of sword? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemonix Posted September 4, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Mnemonix, What sort of sword? I have a Chinese broadsword type in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted September 4, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) I have a Chinese broadsword type in mind. One handed slashing, I would not concentrate on any muscles but on the dexterity with the sword. Edit (no s) Edited September 4, 2012 by questionmark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted September 4, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I think I would practice with something else first so I didn't take my leg off. You will find out by doing that what muscles you need to concentrate on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
None of the above Posted September 18, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I have a Chinese broadsword type in mind. Lots of general fitness and flexibility. Sport fencing (Sabre or Epee) would be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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