The hip hinge is one of the most functional movement patterns used regularly in everyday life—anytime you bend forward to pick something up off the floor, you’re utilizing it. And if you’re ...

Study Design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the effect of National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Background The pre participation examination is a standard time to assess movement quality and determine musculoskeletal injury risk. However, little is known about how core stability influences ...

Functional training improves the basic movement patterns you need to keep running strong. Here's how and why you should add them to your routine.

Technical Terms Functional Movement Screen (FMS): A series of standardised tests designed to assess movement patterns and detect potential risk factors for musculoskeletal injury.

Learning functional movements can help you with your fitness goals, but can also help you do everyday chores.

Muscles worked: Lower body: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Lunges also enhance joint flexibility and promote functional movement patterns necessary for daily tasks, says Okonedo Martin.