{"id":46768,"date":"2022-10-12T23:56:40","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T23:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=46768"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"functional-strength-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits Of Functional Strength Training In Daily Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#What_Is_Functional_Strength_Training\" >What Is Functional Strength Training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Strength_Training_And_Functional_Training\" >What Is The Difference Between Strength Training And Functional Training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Fitness\" >What Are The Benefits Of Functional Fitness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#What_Exercises_Count_As_Functional_Strength_Training\" >What Exercises Count As Functional Strength Training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#Is_A_Bulgarian_Split_Squat_A_Functional_Strength_Training_Exercise\" >Is A Bulgarian Split Squat A Functional Strength Training Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#What_Is_Functional_Strength_Training_On_Apple_Watch\" >What Is Functional Strength Training On Apple Watch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#Can_You_Build_Muscle_With_Functional_Strength_Training\" >Can You Build Muscle With Functional Strength Training?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-strength-training\/#The_Bottom_Line_Functional_Vs_Traditional_Strength_Training_%E2%80%93_Which_Is_Better\" >The Bottom Line: Functional Vs Traditional Strength Training &#8211; Which Is Better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think about strength training, more often than not we picture an incredibly oiled up muscular person in the gym lifting a heavy barbell stacked with weights. While this is what strength training was originally known for, today this form of exercising goes beyond bodybuilding competitions and is beneficial for other things like weight loss, a leaner more toned figure, improved heart health, reduced belly fat, and much more. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training also comes in many forms. A word that you hear thrown around in the fitness community is functional strength training. In today\u2019s article, we shall be taking you through what functional training is, the difference between traditional fitness and functional fitness, how this specific type of exercise can benefit you, plus much more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Functional_Strength_Training\"><\/span><b>What Is Functional Strength Training?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional training is a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fall-fitness\/\">exercise<\/a> that helps improve your body\u2019s ability to perform everyday tasks and activities. This type of training often uses free weights, compound movements, as well as aerobic exercises that mirror\/mimic everyday movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional strength training which often requires more explosive movements, the use of complicated gym machinery, and sometimes extremely heavy weights, functional training is more dynamic and more often than not uses full body movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when working your legs in traditional fitness, one would perhaps opt to use a leg press, however, in functional fitness you would instead do jump squats as not only do they work your legs but the squatting movement is one that we use in everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/morning-or-evening-workouts\/\"><i>Which Is Better: Morning Or Evening Workouts?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Strength_Training_And_Functional_Training\"><\/span><b>What Is The Difference Between Strength Training And Functional Training?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of definition, functional <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fitness-over-50\/\">fitness<\/a> is described as a form of exercising that uses body weight as well as simple weights to help you perform everyday movements and activities better. On the other hand, traditional strength training is defined as a form of exercising that isolates muscles and works them to exhaustion using heavy weights and machinery to increase the strength and size of your muscles.<\/span><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below helps highlight the major differences between these two types of training programs:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-95\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Functional Strength Training<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Traditional Strength Training<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUses full body exercises thus can be used as a full body workout\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIsolates of one muscle group and works it to exhaustion\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSimple but extensive equipment \u2013 These exercises only call for bodyweight, resistance bands or simple free weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, etc.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeavy weights & complicate machinery \u2013 These are not always readily available or easy to use for many\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUses compound movements that target and combine multiple muscle groups\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUses simple movements that only target one muscle group at a time\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLow risk of injury \u2013 As long as your form is correct, you are highly unlikely to injure yourself\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh risk of injury \u2013 This is often due to the very heavy weights used. Also because this workout calls for muscle isolation, you might unknowingly overwork a muscle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29030 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3540-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3540-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3540.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3540.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Fitness\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of Functional Fitness?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that these types of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/overweight-running\/\">exercises<\/a> help with (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fphys.2021.738878\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3578432\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6873136\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/348663068_Effects_of_Functional_Strength_Training_on_Functional_Movement_and_Balance_in_Middle-Aged_Adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple everyday activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like carrying groceries, getting up from the floor or bed, standing up, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved balance and coordination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is especially important for older adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Injury prevention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; With improved balance and coordination comes less risk of falling over and fracturing something. Also, when you strengthen the muscles used in daily life, you lower the risk of sprains when lifting or carrying heavy objects, reaching up a shelf, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved athletic performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Aerobics and heavy weights aren\u2019t the only things necessary for athleticism. Athletes must also be able to move their bodies fluidly while on the field without pulling a muscle and hurting themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Very beginner friendly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If you are new to working out functional strength training is much easier to tackle than traditional strength training. Not only are the movements reminiscent of things you do everyday, but the equipment used is also easily accessible and simple to use without hurting yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full body workout and time efficient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Due mostly to work schedules, people looking to keep fit or lose weight may find it incredibly difficult to go to the gym. Functional fitness helps solve this problem because:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional fitness that often calls for split workouts, this one only needs one session to work the whole body and you are done<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full body workouts are often better for weight loss than isolation workouts as they burn more calories in a much shorter time frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/amrap-workouts-crossfit\/\"><i>AMRAP Workouts Crossfit Style: Take Your Fitness Game To The Next Level<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29014 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561-1024x576.png\" alt=\"functional strength training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3561.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exercises_Count_As_Functional_Strength_Training\"><\/span><b>What Exercises Count As Functional Strength Training?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously stated, functional <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternatives-to-ice-cream\/\">fitness exercises<\/a> not only mimic daily life movements, but they also use large groups of muscles all working together across your body. Some common functional workouts that you can start doing today include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodyweight squats &#8211; as well as other squat varieties eg jump squats, sumo squats, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping jacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking lunges, lateral lunges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push ups and Pull ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High planks and other plank varieties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burpees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inchworms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_A_Bulgarian_Split_Squat_A_Functional_Strength_Training_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Is A Bulgarian Split Squat A Functional Strength Training Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. Like the basic bodyweight squat, the Bulgarian squat is considered a functional strength training exercise. This workout is great for the lower body, especially the glutes and quads. Apart from this,\u00a0 the workout also exercises your core and using weights can also add resistance and work the muscles in your arms. The Bulgarian split squat also improves single-leg strength and power (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a27971811\/bulgarian-split-squat-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29016 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559-1024x576.png\" alt=\"functional strength training\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3559.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Functional_Strength_Training_On_Apple_Watch\"><\/span><b>What Is Functional Strength Training On Apple Watch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This setting is meant to be used when you are doing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dynamic strength sequences for either the upper, lower or full body workouts using either your body weight, resistance bands or free weights like kettlebells, dumbbells, or medicine balls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207934\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note the dynamic strength sequences are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fitness-lifestyle\/\">exercises<\/a> that involve the movement of your muscles and joints eg. pushups, deadlifts, bench press, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Build_Muscle_With_Functional_Strength_Training\"><\/span><b>Can You Build Muscle With Functional Strength Training?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1728869X10600172\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eurapa.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1007\/s11556-014-0144-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Remember that at the end of the day, functional fitness is still a form of strength training and all strength training exercises lead to muscle growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Functional_Vs_Traditional_Strength_Training_%E2%80%93_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Functional Vs Traditional Strength Training &#8211; Which Is Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This all depends on your goals. As seen while functional <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/functional-fitness\/\">fitness<\/a> can build muscle, it is best suited for daily movements and activities &#8211; to help you become stronger, more balanced and coordinated. On the other hand, traditional strength <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-turn-fat-into-muscle-by-lifting\/\">training<\/a>, while also being a form of functional fitness, is best suited for those who want bigger and more defined muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, both functional and traditional strength <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/youth-fitness\/\">training<\/a> are equally important for overall health and well being.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Benefits_Of_Functional_Strength_Training\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think about strength training, more often than not we picture an incredibly oiled up muscular person in the gym lifting a heavy barbell stacked with weights. 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