--- title: "Master Mudgar Training: Build Strength with Indian Clubs" description: "Learn to use Indian Clubs (Mudgar) for elite shoulder mobility, grip strength, and core power. Shop handcrafted, balanced Mudgars for your home gym." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment/the-mudgar-indian-clubs-master-upper-body-grip last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # Master Upper Body & Grip with the Mudgar Tribe Verified · Authentic Sheesham wood equipment, trusted by athletes. By [Tagda Raho](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho) · Ships across India & UAE; Experience centers in Bengaluru & Pune · ₹3,500 per piece/pair (estimate) Part of [Traditional Indian Fitness Equipment](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment/gallery) Used by pahalwans for centuries, the Mudgar is the ultimate tool for shoulder mobility, grip strength, and functional rotational power. Start your flow with the tribe. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Double Mudgar drills are tough but incredibly rewarding. They demand a huge amount of strength from your stabilizing muscles. Start with a light pair, around 2 to 4 kgs, and focus on controlling the movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d8b710d-bce7-4380-a855-7db65a12cbf1) - [Video: Ever wondered what a pair of 2kg clubs can do? This movement, the slinger extension, will get your heart racing and build serious rotational strength. It's a great cross body drill for athletes in any sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9a6ad5f-9bba-432c-b1bf-80319d9de4e1) - [Video: Abhyaas. Practice. The simple, clean movement of swinging two Mudgars. This is the foundation of the OG Indian Workout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/707a30ab-5da9-44ec-8f5b-3d500195adbc) - [Video: A close up look at our handcrafted Mudgars. You can see the quality of the wood and the traditional design, built to last for generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18010b35-8e72-4484-ba66-2c54a4246d9f) - [Video: A member of our community working with the Mudgar in our sandpit. The unstable surface of the sand adds another layer of challenge to the workout, forcing your core and legs to work even harder.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcc7c5fe-9c7e-45b3-8aec-46fe81d2a3ae) - [Video: This is a story of lineage. A member of our tribe found his great grandfather's Mudgar, a man known as "Dummajja" for his strength. This is the heritage we are keeping alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28ab380c-6f5a-44be-93ca-6131318acb9e) - ![Ancient tools, modern application. Holding the Mudgar, you feel a connection to a thousand years of strength training. It provides a controlled instability that builds balance and body awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fef8c96-3c51-4692-8bfe-73cc7dcb6d44) - [Video: Here are three movements to add to your workout. The kneeling Mudgar twists are shown here, a fantastic exercise for building a strong, functional core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f810361-c025-46f8-aad4-97318dab0680) - [Video: Back to basics. Two of our coaches working with the Mudgars, demonstrating the fundamental movements that form the core of our training system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ff747a3-a38a-4d33-9225-92769d8ed6b4) - [Video: Heavy club swings just hit different. Here I am working with a heavier Mudgar, which requires full body engagement to control the swing and momentum.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/844f2b6e-6053-42b0-b5a5-5e0a0f224b3f) - !["If you analyse the function of an object, its form often becomes obvious." This quote perfectly describes the Mudgar. Its shape is perfectly designed for its purpose: building functional, rotational strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b29cc2f-6b0a-4724-a07d-3451db755cac) - [Video: After hours at the dugout with my brother in arms. Here you can see the kind of focus and dedication it takes to master the Mudgar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90db745c-41c4-432c-bfe8-6ca025dc8336) - [Video: A simple full body flow you can do with a Mudgar. This sequence will engage your entire body. Aim for 2 to 3 minutes at a stretch with a minute of rest between sets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d5a004d-f729-4a8c-b466-bdb3e4b49782) - [Video: A glimpse of a training session in Dubai. Here we are exploring full body workouts with the Mudgars, showing their versatility for outdoor and street workouts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd6aa3a4-7c02-4a13-8117-fda82055b4b3) - [Video: Training with our equipment in Dubai. The Mudgar is a fantastic tool for building strength and conditioning, no matter where you are in the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5230452d-247f-4d17-8612-135a15ee824b) - [Video: A member of our community getting her reps in. The focus in her eyes shows the mental and physical engagement required for Mudgar training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79429ae3-1a21-48bf-ae4b-5ea017057e8f) - [Video: Cricketer Morne Morkel working with our adjustable Mudgar. The slinger extension is an excellent movement for sports like cricket, golf, and tennis, building rotational power and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75ad32fb-dbfe-48d9-9b7e-4ac42a17b0f9) - ![The head coach of Tiger Muay Thai with our Mudgar. It shows how versatile our traditional Indian equipment is, and how it can be integrated into any fitness or sport training format, including combat sports.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e71225fa-12b1-479c-99dd-16798229e160) - ![A coach from Tiger Muay Thai with our Hanuman Gada. We are proud to be taking Indian Physical Culture to the world, and seeing it embraced by top coaches is a huge honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4226529-52c7-482d-878e-ca08c71bfeef) ## About The Mudgar (Indian Clubs): Master Upper Body & Grip Stop chasing heavy numbers and start focusing on the movement flow. A pair of 2kg or 4kg Mudgars is all you need to start. These clubs engage stabilizing muscles that standard dumbbells simply cannot reach, building a kind of functional strength that stays with you long after the workout is done. ### Why the Mudgar (Indian Clubs) Work If you analyse the function of an object, its form becomes obvious. The Mudgar is not a weight to be lifted; it is a tool to be swung. This simple, bottle-shaped design creates a unique rotational torque that builds a crushing grip and bulletproof shoulders. Unlike gym machines that isolate muscles, Mudgar training forces your entire body to communicate—your core, shoulders, and grip must work in sync to control the momentum. ### For the Modern Athlete Whether you are a golfer looking for more distance, a cricketer working on shoulder health, or an office-goer dealing with posture issues, this is for you. We see everyone from elite Special Forces to desk warriors using these in our dugouts in Bengaluru and Pune. The instability of the club swing forces your body to develop awareness and balance, which is the missing link in most modern fitness routines. ### How to Start Don't let the ego take over. If you are new, start with our beginner series—2kg or 3kg pairs of Sheesham wood clubs. 1. **Focus on the Grip:** The tapered handle is designed for control. 2. **Master the Path:** It is about the trajectory of the swing, not just moving the weight. 3. **Consistency:** 15 minutes of daily flow does more for your mobility than a heavy session once a week. We handcraft these from seasoned Sheesham, balanced for that perfect swing. Whether you are ordering for your home gym or joining us for a workshop, you are carrying forward a piece of Indian physical culture that refuses to fade away. Tagda Raho. ## About Tagda Raho We are not just selling gear; we are bringing back a forgotten physical culture. Rishabh started this after a personal journey of recovering from 70% arm paralysis. Every Mudgar we handcraft carries that same spirit of movement and healing. 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