building functional strength is jjust as important actually more important than building gym strength. you need functional strength in every day life. you are never going to be asked to bench press 250 pounds when you are out on a job. but there are many different exerciwes that you can do with barbells and dumbells that will build functional strength. one of them is the standing military press another is dumbell snatch. both of theese exercises are great for buildiing functional strengtrh. it all builds big muscles though. you can bet on that. they will both help you gaining muscle faster.
