The Dr. Shannon Show

#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?

Nov 30, 2023 · 17 min · 12.4 MB
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Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life?  Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about choosing "functional" exercises.

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0:00: Introduction
1:10: What is “functional fitness”?
4:33: Are other exercises not helping with function?
9:50: How muscles are loaded
10:45: Sport-specific training
15:44: Summary

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