Functional Training
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Functional Training
Overview Began in the world of physiotherapy Used today to improve athletic
performance One of the most misunderstood
training practices Training revolves around the seven
primal movement systems
Seven Primal Movement Patterns
Squat Lunge Push Pull Bend Twist Gait
Squat Develops lower
body strength and explosiveness
Improves core stability
Develops lower body flexibility
Lunge Builds leg strength Helps improve
speed Improves Core
stability Trains balance Develops lower
body flexibility
Push Improves upper
body strength Develops
explosiveness for sport movements such as throwing or blocking
Pull Helps develop
upper body strength Improves core
stability Used for in many
everyday activities such as raking leaves and
Bend Improves lower
body power and explosiveness
Develops lower body flexibility
Used whenever you pick up an object
Twist Develops upper
body flexibility Improves core
strength and stability
Helps with injury prevention
Gait Improves running
efficacy Improves speed Develops good
movement habits Reduces
unnecessary stress on joints
Training Functional training includes: Weight training Speed training Flexibility and stability training Skill work conditioning
Equipment Examples of
equipment that is used for functional training.
• Barbell• Sled• Boxes• Medicine balls• Sand bag
Exercises Examples of
functional training exercises:
Squat Pull up Push up Dead lift Overhead press
Outside the weight room Functional training
includes more than just weights
Flexibility, balance, and speed are important in overall athleticism
Outdoors is the ideal place to train running mechanics and conditioning
Misconceptions about Functional Training
Every exercise has to be done on an exercise ball
Extreme balance must be added to every exercise
The only pieces of equipment used are kettle bells, exercise balls, balance boards, and medicine balls
Heavy weights cannot be used
Grey Cook (FMS) Ranking and grading system Benefits Examples of movements: Kettle bell swing TGU (Turkish Get Up) Deadlift assisted with cable bar
Training Footage
Conclusion Improves all physical areas of athleticism Primal movements are the basis of
training Outdoors is an ideal setting for various
forms of training Functional movement can be used to find
weaknesses in movement patterns Improves your ability to move freely
without hitches