A personal trainer outlines seven of his top-recommended functional training exercises to build everyday strength.

For one, bodyweight moves are generally functional fitness ... program that includes exercises targeting all major muscle groups: upper body, lower body, and core, Thompson says.

You'll want to break out of that box if you want a strong, functional core. The following exercises train your ... legs straight and prop up your upper body on your forearm. Raise your hips ...

Why: If you want to build functional muscle and leave no muscle untorn after your lower-body workout ... upper body still, draw your right heel back and up toward your glutes. Brace your core ...

When strength-training, “most people need less weight for upper body movements than ... a power rack, functional trainer, suspension trainer, core trainer, and chin-up station.

Generally speaking, exercises that draw your knees or legs toward your body engage ... before the big functional lifts to ...

Get to grips with resistance band workouts, and you'll wonder what you ever did without this highly-functional ... upper body ...

Due to its limited muscle activation, this exercise does little to boost core strength. My clients have experienced immensely better improvements in posture, athletic performance, and overall ...