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Originally Posted by AS
What does "functional carryover" really mean? Sure, maybe I can help move a couch a little easier, but I'm not sure what I do will help me walk on a curb....or I'm not sure why I would want to walk on a curb in the first place.
I agree that using only machines isn't smart, but I don't think doing stuff like squats, deadlifts, etc makes one "functional".
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People get functional by doing whatever it is they need to be functional at. Weight training makes an individual stronger. A stronger athlete is a better athlete. If this were not the case, why bother with S&C coaches at the college level?
Andy, I'm agreeing with you regarding the "functional" comment, but I think there is a carryover aspect to strength training. On one hand, you can't train proprioception outside the lines. Doing squats, power cleans and bench press will help build essential strength levels to compete as an offensive lineman. However, the functional aspect associated with the skill of coming off the ball and driving is trained by practicing on the football field.