VNR #257: Are Snatches & Double-unders “Functional” movements?

About this episode

Pat and Adrian discuss the functionality of movements like snatches and double-unders in fitness.

-What makes a movement “functional”? -Are movements like snatches, handstand push-ups & double-unders functional? -Are movements such as these necessary to be fit? -Pat & Adrian discuss these issues.

People in this episode

Host: Pat

Guest: Adrian

Topics covered

• functional movements
• fitness
• snatches
• double-unders
• exercise necessity

Keywords

• functional movements
• snatches
• double-unders
• fitness
• exercise

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