These 10 Functional Fitness Exercises Will Make Daily Movement Easier

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes forward. Pull shoulders back, engage core, bend at hips and knees, keeping heels down. 

Squat

Start tall, feet hip-width apart. Step right foot back, bend knees into a lunge. Press through front heel to center. 

Reverse Lunge

Begin on all fours, palms wider than shoulders. Extend legs back into plank. Bend elbows, lower until chest nearly touches floor. 

Pushup

Start on hands and knees. Align shoulders over wrists, extend legs back. Pull navel in, lift legs. Keep body straight. 

Plank

Stand hip-width apart, hinge forward at waist. Let weights hang. Pull elbows toward sides, bringing weights to chest. 

Bent Over Row

Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. Squeeze glutes, lift hips toward ceiling. Lower hips back down. 

Bridge

Hold dumbbells, arms at sides. Curl weights toward shoulders, elbows in. 

Bicep Curl

Stand, weight on left leg. Hinge forward, lifting right leg back. Keep hips square. Return to start. 

Single Leg Deadlift

Sit with bent knees, feet down. Rotate torso side to side. Reach hands toward floor. Repeat each side.

Russian Twist

Hold dumbbells, arms in goal-post position. Press weights up in front of head. Lower and repeat.

Overhead Press