Bend your elbows, pulling the dumbbells toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together ... Deadlifts are another hip-hinge exercise that’s a very functional movement.

Step one foot onto the bench, then drive your bodyweight upward through that leg, slightly leaning forward into the foot as you do. Step your other foot up on the bench and pause, then step down with ...

That’s where functional strength comes into play. It’s essential for daily movement—especially as you age. We spoke with a ...

"Common injuries affect the shoulder and lumbar regions." Risks are also exacerbated with a type of FST known as high-intensity functional training and "specific exercises like burpees and squats ...

You’ve heard of cardio. You’ve heard of strength training. You might know about physical therapy. We’ve got one more thing to ...

Basically, functional mobility ... wrists and shoulders. Although there’s unfortunately no way to stop time, doing mobility exercises on a regular basis can go a long way toward preserving ...