Functional Training Anatomy
About this product
Use functional training to better prepare for athletic competition.
The term “functional training” has been associated with a fair amount of controversy ever since it became part of the fitness training vernacular more than a decade ago. In Functional Training Anatomy, noted strength and conditioning specialists Kevin Carr and Mary Kate Feit cut through the clutter and misconceptions about functional training and cover all aspects of how to build a purposeful, effective, and efficient program that provides the strength, stability, and mobility you need to support your body in life and in sports.
Beginning with a clear definition of what functional training entails, you will learn about the importance of mobility training and its impact on movement quality, performance, and injury reduction. Use the warm-up activities to prepare for high-intensity activities. Use the medicine ball and plyometric exercises to learn to produce and absorb force. Develop power with Olympic lifts, kettlebell swings, and jumping exercises. Improve strength in the upper body, lower body, and core with hip-dominant, knee-dominant, pushing, pulling, and core exercises.
See the inner workings of each of the exercises with superb full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles and connective tissue being used. The detailed instructions for these multiplanar and unilateral exercises ensure you execute each one correctly and safely. The Functional Focus element shows how the exercises translate to specific activities, whether that be an explosive athletic move or simply moving a box.
Functional Training Anatomy incorporates traditional and nontraditional exercises and mobility drills that will help you increase functional strength and reduce injury so your body is prepared to support the demands of athletic performance and daily living.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say Functional Training Anatomy is highly useful as a clear, science-based reference for rehab, athletic training, and understanding the “why” behind exercise selection. A Human Kinetics product page highlights customer comments calling it an amazing book for rehabilitation, excellent for athletic trainers, and easy to follow and understand.
Independent review sites echo that view: one book review describes it favorably, and another fitness-focused review praises its emphasis on mobility, movement preparation, strength, power, and multiplanar training. On Goodreads, the author’s page shows the book as part of Kevin Carr’s catalog with a generally positive aggregate reputation.
Video results also show direct coverage of the book itself, including an interview-style YouTube video titled Functional Training Anatomy by Kevin Carr and another titled Functional Training Anatomy with Kevin Carr, both clearly centered on this specific product.
- Strong points mentioned across sources: practical illustrations, clear explanations, rehab value, and coach/trainer usefulness.
- Commonly implied audience: strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and students of anatomy or performance training.
- Overall sentiment: positive, with the book positioned as a detailed reference rather than a casual read.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Human Kinetics |
| Publication date | February 24, 2021 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 200 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1492599107 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1492599104 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 7.1 x 0.5 x 9.9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #80,765 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #48 in Weight Training (Books) #72 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (367) |
