{"id":1727,"date":"2026-02-11T09:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinology.website\/nation2021\/functional-strength-training-for-multi-sport-athletes\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:22:34","slug":"six-functional-strength-exercises-to-start-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/six-functional-strength-exercises-to-start-today","title":{"rendered":"Six Functional Strength Exercises to Start Doing Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many people think strength training requires lifting heavy weights and spending hours at the gym. However, in reality, in just one hour a week, it can provide better stability and increased power while decreasing chances of injury. All athletes can benefit from a properly designed strength training program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to have a periodized plan that is specific to your needs, so that you can remain focused and efficient in each element of your training. Here, we will go over the proper form of six functional strength exercises that you can start today to elevate your game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Many athletes don’t have the time to get in the gym twice a week for resistance training, so, as their trainer, I provide exercises they can do at home with very little equipment. These exercises are dynamic in nature so that athlete’s focus on flexibility, strength, power and core all at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six exercises for multi-sport athletes to start during the off-season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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