Definition
Functional training emphasizes multi planar, multi joint movements — lunges, carries, pushes, pulls, rotations — that transfer to daily life and athletic performance. It builds strength, stability, and coordination simultaneously. The best programs blend functional patterns with traditional strength work rather than replacing it entirely.
Real questions
Is functional training better than weights?
It's complementary. Add carries, sleds, and single leg work to a standard lifting program rather than replacing squats and deadlifts.
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Coach Foster builds your program around functional training and the rest of the fundamentals, shaped to your body and your week.