The 6 Best Macebells

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in October of 2018. If your workout needs a shot in the arm, consider adding a macebell to your routine. They are long sticks with a weight at the end of them, kind of like a round-headed sledgehammer. The off-center weight challenges your body in new ways, while also incorporating smaller muscle groups that might get ignored with traditional exercises. Even better, they make you feel like a Viking warrior. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in October of 2018. If your workout needs a shot in the arm, consider adding a macebell to your routine. They are long sticks with a weight at the end of them, kind of like a round-headed sledgehammer. The off-center weight challenges your body in new ways, while also incorporating smaller muscle groups that might get ignored with traditional exercises. Even better, they make you feel like a Viking warrior. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Garage Fit

There's knurling in the middle of this selection from Garage Fit (appx. $70), as well as at the end, giving you an extra spot to place your hands during more complex movements. The handle is very thick, too, which can improve your grip strength while you exercise.

Glossy finish resists scratches
Excellent for tire work
Well made and durable

2. Set SFS

You shouldn't buy the Set SFS (about $68) until your body is ready for an intense workout, but advanced users will be hard-pressed to find a better challenge than this. The 43-inch length makes every movement just a little bit harder — so don't worry about things being too easy.

Includes instructional ebook
Good for mma athletes
No tire required for workouts

3. Incline Fit

The Incline Fit (around $50) is available in a wide range of sizes, from 5 to 30 pounds, so you can slowly work up to the maximum difficulty level. The weight is evenly distributed, as well, ensuring that your movements are smooth and reducing the risk of injury.

Etched grip for good traction
Long shaft adds resistance
Durable machine welds

4. Titan Fitness Loadable

The Titan Fitness Loadable (around $55) weighs 15 pounds when empty, but you can fill it up with sand, lead shot, water, or the material of your choice to increase the resistance up to 40 pounds. The ability to customize the load makes it one of the more versatile options out there.

Ideal for crossfit
Swings well on rotations
Black powder-coated finish

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5. MostFit Core Hammer

The rubber ball at the end of the MostFit Core Hammer (about $263) allows you to smash it into just about any surface, including your driveway or garage floor. That opens up a whole world of training locations, so you can enjoy fresh, new scenery during every session.

Great for personal trainers
Comfortable grip
On the expensive side

6. Apollo Athletics

The knurling on this offering from Apollo Athletics (around $48) gives you plenty of purchase, even when you're sweaty at the end of a long workout, so you don't have to worry about it flying out of your hands and through a window (or worse, a relative).

Stands on end for easy storage
No need to wear gloves
Tends to chip if thrown around

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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