Complete the Movement
the Correct Way and the Wrong Way
The synchronous heart-shaped swing is a technique used during Indian Club swinging. This pattern is created by alternating between two front circles and two back circles, resulting in a heart-shaped motion when viewed from the front.
Three Components
The swing has three key directional components: outward (away from the body), inward (towards the body), and parallel to either side. For optimal execution and benefit, it is crucial to utilise gravitational pull as the clubs drop to their lowest vertical point before the athlete actively pulls back up.
Harness Gravity
During the back shoulder circle, the practitioner should allow the club to descend naturally, harnessing gravity. Then, before transitioning into the front circle, the clubs should be deliberately elevated.
The Correct Way and the Wrong Way
The video on the LEFT demonstrates the correct technique: complete front and back circles with proper arm elevation between movements. Each circle fully utilises the gravitational pull at the bottom of the swing before the upward motion begins. In contrast, the video on the RIGHT shows an ineffective, ‘lazy’ swing, characterised by an incomplete front circle (only half executed) and a nearly non-existent back circle. This improper technique fails to engage the full range of motion and doesn’t take advantage of the gravitational assistance, thus minimizing the exercise’s benefits
