The 10 Best Functional Strength Exercises for Beginners

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Bodyweight Squats

Strengthen your lower body and core by standing with feet shoulder-width apart, squatting down as if sitting in a chair, keeping your chest up and knees aligned with your toes, then returning to standing position.

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Push-Ups

Build upper body strength and core stability by starting in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart, lowering your body by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the ground, then pushing back up.

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Plank

Enhance core strength and stability by holding a push-up position with elbows bent at 90 degrees, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core muscles.

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Dumbbell Rows

Target your back muscles and improve posture by bending forward at the hips with a dumbbell in each hand, pulling the weights towards your torso by bending your elbows, then lowering them back down.

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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Strengthen shoulder muscles and improve overhead mobility by sitting or standing with dumbbells at shoulder height, pressing them overhead until arms are fully extended, then lowering back down.

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Deadlifts

Engage your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings by standing with feet hip-width apart, bending at the hips and knees to lower the dumbbells to shin level while keeping your back straight, then returning to standing position.

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Bent-Over Rows

Work your upper back and biceps by bending forward at the hips with a dumbbell in each hand, pulling the weights towards your torso by bending your elbows, then lowering them back down.

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Russian Twists

Strengthen your obliques and improve rotational stability by sitting on the floor with knees bent and feet lifted, holding a dumbbell with both hands, rotating your torso from side to side while keeping your core engaged.

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Glute Bridges

Target your glutes and hamstrings while also engaging your core by lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, lifting your hips towards the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.

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Lunges

Improve lower body strength and balance by stepping forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees, then pushing back up to standing position and repeating on the other leg.

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