The World’s 10 Best Functional Exercises
These demanding exercises hit all your major muscle groups, training them to work in concert — improving performance in the gym or on the field.
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Michael Berg, NSCA-CPT
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5 Outdoor Workouts to Boost Athletic Performance
Break out of the gym with these five high-intensity, fat-burning outdoor workouts ranging from sprinting to a boot-camp style program.
The Top-to-Bottom Back Workout
Build a back that impresses from all angles with this six-move routine.
The Old-School Bodybuilding Chest Workout
This chest workout turns the typical training approach on its head — with eye-catching results.
8 Exercises to Get You Moving in the 3 Planes of Motion
Are you stranded on the workout runway, far from your preferred fitness destination? These eight plane-changing moves are your quick ticket to results.
The Lean Muscle Training Program
Get more out of your workout in less time by stealing some secrets from one of the world’s strongest women.
The Old-School Bodybuilding Glutes Workout
This booty-blasting routine will build and strengthen your glutes with tried-and-true exercises.
The 3-Week Training Plan for All Fitness Levels
Ensure your New Year's resolutions become reality with this progressive three-week total-body training plan.
The Old-School Bodybuilding Shoulders and Arms Workout
Supercharge your delts, biceps and triceps by borrowing the best tricks from top bodybuilders — this workout shows you how.
5 Ways to Use Chains in Your Workouts
Unchain your workout’s potential with these fun and challenging variations.
The Old-School Bodybuilding Back Workout
Train like a bodybuilder — without looking like one — with this six-move back-transforming workout.
5 Ways to Use the Hex Bar
Think that funny-shaped “hex bar” at the gym is only good for shrugs?
5 Ways to Intensify Your Glute Workouts With Mini Bands
Put an extra ‘snap’ in these five lower-body movements with closed-loop mini resistance bands.
5 Functional Ways to Use a BOSU Ball
Get the most out of your BOSU ball with these five methods.
7 Steps to a Perfect Power Clean
Discover this dirty little secret for better functional fitness.
5 Ways to Find Out How Fit You Actually Are
Are you up for these five challenges? Regardless of your fitness level, we guarantee they'll test your limits.
The Dumbbell Core Workout for Tight, Toned Abs
Tighten your abs and strengthen your lower back in two easy steps a day — along with a four-move routine you can complete anywhere with nothing more than a dumbbell and a pillow.
The Functional Kettlebell Core Workout
Get your abs into fighting shape with this high-impact kettlebell routine, courtesy of Miami-based trainer Jacqueline Kasen.
The Functional Lower-Body Kettlebell Workout
Keep your training tools to a minimum while maximizing your results with this leg-focused kettlebell workout from Miami-based trainer Jacqueline Kasen.
6 Steps to Perfect Deadlift Form
Insider tips on form, function and everything to do with deadlifting.