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#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?  by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu Nov 30 2023

Show Notes

Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life? Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about choosing "functional" exercises.

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0:00: Introduction
1:10: What is “functional fitness”?
4:33: Are other exercises not helping with function?
9:50: How muscles are loaded
:Sport-specific training
:Summary

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