German Phrase
Liegestütze und Rudern sind auch funktionell.
Meaning
The sentence states that push‑ups and rowing are also functional exercises. It highlights that both movements contribute to functional strength, i.e., strength useful for everyday activities.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about workout plans, comparing different exercises, or explaining why a particular routine is beneficial for everyday movement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
LiegestützeundRudernsindauchfunktionell
Liegestütze (noun, plural)
Plural of "Liegestütz" (push‑up). In German many exercise names become nouns; the plural ends in -e.
und (conjunction)
Simple coordinating conjunction meaning "and".
Rudern (noun, gerund)
Derived from the verb "rudern"; used as a noun meaning "rowing" (the activity).
sind (verb "sein")
3rd person plural present of "sein"; matches the compound subject "Liegestütze und Rudern".
auch (adverb)
"also" or "too"; placed before the adjective to add the idea of inclusion.
funktionell (adjective)
Means "functional" in the sense of functional training; used predicatively after "sein".
🗨In Conversation
Welche Übungen würdest du für ein funktionelles Training empfehlen?
Which exercises would you recommend for functional training?
Liegestütze und Rudern sind auch funktionell.
Push‑ups and rowing are also functional.
✕Common Mistakes
Liegestütze und Rudern ist auch funktionell.
The verb must agree with the compound subject (plural), so use "sind" not "ist".
Liegestütze und Rudern sind auch funktional.
Both "funktionell" and "funktional" exist, but "funktionell" is the preferred everyday term in German fitness contexts.
Liegestütze Rudern sind auch funktionell.
Do not omit the conjunction; it links the two nouns.
↔Alternatives
Liegestütze und Rudern sind ebenfalls funktional.
Push‑ups and rowing are also functional.
Push‑ups und Rudern sind ebenfalls nützlich.
Push‑ups and rowing are also useful.
Auch Liegestütze und Rudern zählen zu den funktionellen Übungen.
Push‑ups and rowing also count as functional exercises.
Cultural Tip
In German fitness circles the term "funktionell" (or "funktional") is used to describe training that improves everyday movement patterns. While both adjectives are correct, "funktionell" is slightly more common in sport magazines, whereas "funktional" appears more in scientific texts. Remember to keep the verb plural ("sind") when the subject consists of two or more nouns.