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Listen "152. Solo: The "functional training" argument."
Episode Synopsis
On today's episode, JK reviews specific arguments against functional training, including:
- lacking specificity for athletes
- increased risk of injury
- limited hypertrophy and aesthetic results
- difficult to measure progress
...and more.
Listen in as JK shares his perspective on what functional training is, why it is/isn't a better choice than hypertrophy, along with examples of what a combination of the two could look like in one session.
Mentioned in today's episode:
Effect of Functional Training on Physical Fitness Among Athletes: A Systematic Review
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Connect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email JK: [email protected]
Join JK's weekly email list: subscribe here
Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel here(code: JKFYH for 10% off)
*available in the US only at this time
- lacking specificity for athletes
- increased risk of injury
- limited hypertrophy and aesthetic results
- difficult to measure progress
...and more.
Listen in as JK shares his perspective on what functional training is, why it is/isn't a better choice than hypertrophy, along with examples of what a combination of the two could look like in one session.
Mentioned in today's episode:
Effect of Functional Training on Physical Fitness Among Athletes: A Systematic Review
----
Connect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email JK: [email protected]
Join JK's weekly email list: subscribe here
Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel here(code: JKFYH for 10% off)
*available in the US only at this time
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