Functional strength for triathletes is packed with useful information easy to follow exercise descriptions are backed up with color photos demonstrating proper form it does not matter if you are a beginner triathlete or on your 5th ironman this book will help you advance to your personal best while aiding in the prevention of injuries. Functional strength for triathletes is packed with useful information easy to follow exercise descriptions are backed up with color photos demonstrating proper form it does not matter if you are a beginner triathlete or on your 5th ironman this book will help you advance to your personal best while aiding in the prevention of injuries. Below is an example of an effective functional strength program 10 minute dynamic warm up 3x12 15 body weight dumbbell squats 3x12 15 trx resistant band cable lat row 3x45 60second plank 3x12 20 push ups 3x12 body weight dumbbell reverse lunge 3x12 15 rear delt row 3x12 15 glute bridge 3x15 calf raise 3x15 dumbbell shoulder press. Functional strength work can help triathletes of all levels overcome muscular imbalances en route to becoming stronger more efficient and less injury prone and the best news is that even a little supplemental work can go a long way time crunched athletes need only dedicate an extra 10 minutes several days a week to make a difference