Functional Movement 3 (Jack Reynolds)

Science Behind the Plan:

"Functional training prepares the body for real-world movement challenges," says Jack. This plan focuses on integrated, multi-joint movement patterns that translate to everyday activities and athletic performance. The program implements compound movements in multiple planes of motion to develop whole-body coordination and movement efficiency.

6-Week Program:

Week 1-2: Functional Foundation

  • Day 1: ~w@d (legs, chest, back, core)

  • 10 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Day 2: ^_~w (arms, shoulders, legs, chest)

  • 10 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Day 3: @^d_ (back, arms, core, shoulders)

  • 10 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Total volume per week: =540 reps

Week 3-4: Functional Development

  • Day 1: ~w@d^_ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders)

  • 12 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Day 2: ~^_@d (legs, arms, shoulders, back, core)

  • 12 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Day 3: w~^@d_ (chest, legs, arms, back, core, shoulders)

  • 8 reps × 3 sets per exercise

  • Total volume per week: =648 reps

Week 5-6: Functional Integration

  • Day 1: ~w@d^_ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders)

  • 10 reps × 4 sets per exercise

  • Day 2: ~^_@d (legs, arms, shoulders, back, core)

  • 10 reps × 4 sets per exercise

  • Day 3: w~^@d_ (chest, legs, arms, back, core, shoulders)

  • 10 reps × 4 sets per exercise

  • Total volume per week: =660 reps