{"id":43910,"date":"2021-03-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/35-min-functional-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2021-03-12T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T03:00:00","slug":"35-min-functional-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-functional-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 35-min functional strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>35-MIN FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH WORKOUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ functional strength workout \/ 35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Dumbbells, sandbag, bench &amp; cable station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/4-reasons-functional-training\/\">Functional strength training<\/a> is a form of exercise that mimics the movements we use in our daily lives<\/strong>. It improves our strength, flexibility and agility that everyday life activities like squatting, reaching or carrying bags demand from our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, functional strength workouts target the whole body and not just separate muscle groups. Therefore, <strong>they help to build an overall strong, flexible and less injury prone body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jakob Ritter, our personal trainer from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/evo-fitness-vienna-mariahilferstrasse\/\"><strong>EVO Mariahilfer Stra\u00dfe in Vienna<\/strong><\/a>, is the mastermind (and body) behind this week\u2019s <strong>functional strength workout<\/strong>.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workout will last <strong>35 minutes<\/strong> and will train your full body. It consists of <strong>5 exercises<\/strong>. Each exercise is <strong>to be performed for 3 sets before you move to the next exercise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Angled arm raise<\/li><li>Crawling push-up&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Deadlift to row<\/li><li>Weighted crunch with&nbsp;sandbag&nbsp;<\/li><li>Low-pulley squat to shoulder press<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The number of repetitions will vary<\/strong> \u2014 we will indicate the exact number below each exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5 exercises<\/li><li>Each exercise to be performed for 3 sets<\/li><li>35 minutes<\/li><li>Equipment: dumbbells, <a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/5-sandbag-exercises-core\/\">sandbag<\/a>, bench &amp; cable station<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKING OUT FROM HOME? NO PROBLEM.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the equipment originally needed for this workout, you can substitute it with these everyday items or use these alternative exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dumbbells = water bottles filled with water and \/ or sand<\/li><li>Sandbag = bag with some weights, such as books, cans of food<\/li><li>Bench = stool or chair<\/li><li>Cable station = bag with some weights, such as books, cans of food<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative exercises<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Angled arm raise &#8211; perform this exercise in a standing position. While performing the arm movement, keep your core tight and squeeze you shoulder blades together.<\/li><li>Low-pulley squat to shoulder press &#8211; perform the same movement using a bag with some weights inside.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; ANGLED RAISE COMBO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps, 3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set up a workout bench at a 45-degree angle.<\/li><li>Grab two appropriately weighted dumbbells. This movement usually demands lighter weights.<\/li><li>Start the exercise by lying face down with your arms slightly bend on each side of the bench.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now lift your arms in a round motion as indicated in the instructional video.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hold the top position for a moment and slowly return your arms to your sides.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1DOP34xFztA\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; CRAWLING PUSH-UP&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps, 3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look for soft ground (in the gym, we use the synthetic turf area) and set up in the starting position of a push-up. Your body should be very stable.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now <a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/how-to-do-push-up-properly\/\">do a push-up<\/a> by bending your arms and letting your elbows come slightly backwards towards your core.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once you have lowered your body to the ground, push yourself up explosively.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now crawl forward for about half a meter and repeat steps 1-3.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zK6VxTJf_XM\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; DEADLIFT TO ROW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps, 3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Standing up proud, hold two dumbbells in each arm.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now, bend forward until your upper body is slightly above parallel to the ground. Your back should remain under tension\/straight throughout the motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Row the dumbbells up and down one time. Bend your elbows and retract your shoulder blades.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With your arms returned to the lower position, raise your upper body back up.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W7eeKeb_ybg\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; WEIGHTED CRUNCH WITH SANDBAG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps, 3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look for soft ground and set yourself up, laying down with your face towards the ceiling.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Have your legs up and hold a sandbag in your hands like indicated in the instructional video.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now slightly roll your upper body up while trying to point the sandbag towards the ceiling.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The motion is relatively short, yet quite demanding. Hold at the top for a moment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now slowly return to the starting position.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e5wlmriUh_c\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; LOW-PULLEY SQUAT TO SHOULDER PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps, 3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Attach two handles to the lowest position possible on a pulley station.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The exercise&#8217;s starting position is standing up straight with your elbows bend and a handle in each hand.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Slowly squat down while keeping your upper body straight.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once you&#8217;ve reached the lowest position, explode back up and push your arms up towards the ceiling.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hold at the top for a moment and slowly return to the lowest position.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kbZYEmzLYAg\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you enjoy this functional strength workout? In case you\u2019re looking for more challenges, here are some:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-7dc04222-afbd-4d2b-982a-ad404a9d5347\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-functional-workout\/\">30-min functional workout for strength<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-pilates-workout\/\">30-min Pilates workout for strength and power<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-hiit-workout\/\">30-min full-body HIIT workout<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_austria\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-960x422.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-480x211.jpg 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-640x281.jpg 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-720x316.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>35-MIN FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH WORKOUT ALL LEVELS \/ functional strength workout \/ 35 minutes Equipment: Dumbbells, sandbag, bench &amp; cable station&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":43911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 35-min functional strength workout | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Our personal trainer Jakob Ritter brings us a functional strength workout to help us get a stronger &amp; better-suited body for daily life.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[126,140,143,177,796,935,936,947],"class_list":["post-43910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-move","tag-workout","tag-functional-training","tag-strength","tag-functional","tag-functional-strength","tag-workout-of-the-week","tag-wow","tag-functional-workout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43910"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43910\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}