Functional exercise guide

Build strength and a lean, defined physique that not only looks strong, but is strong. A body that is effortlessly capable as well as aesthetically pleasing and healthy.

To this end, functional, multi-joint movements that challenge the body are the answer. Select exercises that are relevant to your end goal, be it greater muscularity through targetted heavy lifting to sport-specific football training to develop explosive power and endurance.

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Latest Fitstream Exercises

Deadlift

 | Weight training exercises

The barbell deadlift exercise is a must. A superb strength training exercise that works your body from head-to-toe.

Primary Muscle: Back
Secondary Muscle(s): Forearms, Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Dips

 | Bodyweight exercises

A firm favourite, dips are a great exercise to build the chest, shoulders and triceps while working core muscles.

Primary Muscle: Triceps
Secondary Muscle(s): Shoulders, Chest

Barbell Squat

 | Weight training exercises

The squat is a fundamental weight training exercise for building strength, mass sports performance and long-term health.

Primary Muscle: Quadriceps
Secondary Muscle(s): Calves, Hamstrings

Plank

 | Bodyweight exercises

The daddy of all stability exercises and core conditioning - The Plank. Develop the abs without a crunch in sight.

Primary Muscle: Abdominals
Secondary Muscle(s): Back

Lunge Jump

 | Bodyweight exercises

The Lunge Jump is an excellent functional bodyweight exercise promoting developments in balance, stability, power and speed working the glutes, quads and hamstrings.

Primary Muscle: Quadriceps
Secondary Muscle(s): Calves, Hamstrings

Disclaimer

fitstreamists are neither dieticians nor pyhsicians - Always consult your GP before undertaking any form of weight loss, fitness or exercise.

Physical activity and exercise have the potential to result in serious injury. The creators and associates of fitstream will not take responsibility for any and all injuries related to the information contained or referenced within this site.