Functional Training Anatomy
Beginning with a clear definition of what functional training entails, you will learn about the importance of mobility training and its impact on movement quality, performance, and injury reduction. Use the warm-up activities to prepare for high-intensity activities. Use the medicine ball and plyometric exercises to learn to produce and absorb force. Develop power with Olympic lifts, kettlebell swings, and jumping exercises. Improve strength in the upper body, lower body, and core with hip-dominant, knee-dominant, pushing, pulling, and core exercises.
See the inner workings of each of the exercises with superb full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles and connective tissue being used. The detailed instructions for these multiplanar and unilateral exercises ensure you execute each one correctly and safely. The Functional Focus element shows how the exercises translate to specific activities, whether that be an explosive athletic move or simply moving a box.
Functional Training Anatomy incorporates traditional and nontraditional exercises and mobility drills that will help you increase functional strength and reduce injury so your body is prepared to support the demands of athletic performance and daily living.
CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Functional Training Anatomy Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of the Functional Training Anatomy With CE Exam package that includes both the book and the exam.
AudienceAthletes and fitness enthusiasts; reference for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Chapter 2. Mobility Exercises
Chapter 3. Motor Control and Movement Preparation Exercises
Chapter 4. Plyometric and Medicine Ball Exercises
Chapter 5. Heavy Implement Power Exercises
Chapter 6. Upper-Body Strength Exercises
Chapter 7. Lower-Body Strength Exercises
Chapter 8. Core and Rotational Strength Movements
Chapter 9. Functional Strength Training Program Examples
—Kevin Neeld, PhD, Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins
“Functional Training Anatomy does a great job of explaining the ‘why.’ I highly recommend it for anyone serious about training and performance.”
—Ben Bruno, Celebrity Personal Trainer
“If there is one training question that comes up time and again, it is ‘Where do I start?’ Functional Training Anatomy is part of the answer!”
—Charlie Weingroff, Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team
“Having a solid working knowledge of anatomy is necessary for all coaches, and Functional Training Anatomy breaks down the anatomical considerations for key exercises and lifts in a simple yet effective way. Coaches will gain a deeper understanding of these movements through the study of anatomy, which will ultimately improve their programming. Functional Training Anatomy should be a staple in all young coaches’ libraries."
—Sue Falsone, Personal Trainer and Clinician Consultant
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Highly recommend this for trainers of all levels.
Great resource. I've been using this book since it first arrived. It's even changed how I write programs for my clients. Glad I purchased it