A characteristic of a functional movements is that it follows universal motor recruitment patterns. In other words, a functional movement displays patterns of movement that are found everywhere in life. When looking at these three movements, one might think that none of these movements display universal motor recruitment patterns. Let's dig a little deeper.
When I was growing up on the South Side of Chicago, my friends and I sought out as much trouble as possible. Without exception, a summer would not go by without a glorious, balls to the wall, police chase on foot. Also without exception, these chases would involve hopping numerous chain link fences. Now I admit, the muscle-up does not allow for assistance from the legs (other than generating momentum), but other than that... hopping a fence is a wonderful example of a muscle-up application in life.
I know what you're thinking... "What's he going to pull out of his ass for a handstand push-up?" Well, I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of our athletes went to college. I know for a fact that you are not allowed to receive your diploma without having completed a honest-to-God kegstand. Kick up, get inverted, drink, drink, drink, press back up (as you surely sunk lower), and kick down. Perfect example of a practical application of the handstand push-up.
Finally, the kettlebell swing. This is not going to be PC, but I say this with a light hearted humor intended only. Midget toss. Plain and simple.
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