The Judd Lienhard Podcast

Functional vs. Non-Functional Exercises: The TRUTH About Training for Athleticism | #127

September 8, 2026·58 min
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“Functional training” has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in fitness. Some people associate it with kettlebells, unstable surfaces, unilateral exercises, carries, sandbags and multiplanar movement. Others hear the term and immediately dismiss the entire concept. In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd argues that both sides are missing the point. Functional training is not a specific style of exercise. By definition, training is functional when it improves t...

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