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

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

One-Leg Deadlift

 | Bodyweight exercises

The One-Legged Deadlift is a more advanced version of the regular deadlift increasing intensity on the legs and challenging your balance and coordination. An excellent bodyweight exercise.

Primary Muscle: Hamstrings
Secondary Muscle(s): Quadriceps

T Push-up

 | Bodyweight exercises

The T Push-up exercise is a good all round strength builder, targetting major muscle groups and joints. A good exercise for working the shoulder girdle, obliques, the back and core body, as well as the chest.

Primary Muscle: Chest
Secondary Muscle(s): Arms, Shoulders, Abdominals

Side Plank Star

 | Bodyweight exercises

A modified version of the plank exericse, the Side Plank Star works the abs and obliques like few other exericses can.

Primary Muscle: Abdominals
Secondary Muscle(s): Shoulders

Jackknife Sit-up

 | Bodyweight exercises

Build a great-looking, functional core with the Jackknife Sit-up bodyweight exercise.

Primary Muscle: Abdominals
Secondary Muscle(s): None

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