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Supported Deep Squat With Overhead Mobility Drill
Supported Deep Squat With Overhead Mobility Drill In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a supported deep squat with overhead mobility drill. This is a great drill for those needing to work on shoulder mobility whilst in...
Push Up To Hip Flexor Stretch
Push Up To Hip Flexor Stretch In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams demonstrating a push up to hip flexor stretch. This is a great strength and mobility exercise drill combined together....
Hamstring Walk To Anterior Hip Mobiliser
Hamstring Walk To Anterior Hip Mobiliser In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a hamstring walk out/stretch to anterior hip stretch/mobiliser. This is a great dynamic mobility drill to perform for those wanting to work...
Where Are Your Elbows When Performing A Push Up?
Where Are Your Elbows When Performing A Push Up? In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating 2 different elbow positions for a push up. The image on the left is very typical of the beginner exerciser and/or those who report...
Partial Range Chest Press Progression
Partial Range Chest Press Progression In the image below you will see an example for progressing the dumbbell floor press to one that allows for greater range of motion (but not full range of motion). The foam roller also requires one to stabilise through the...
Yoga Meets Strength and Conditioning
Yoga Meets Strength and Conditioning https://www.instagram.com/p/BGG2h3Ri0nZ/?taken-by=osteoheathprinciple4osteopathy In the image above you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a hip mobility and thoracic spine and shoulder girdle yoga type pose combined with...
Dumbbell To Split Squat Stance
Dumbbell To Split Squat Stance In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams demonstrating a push up to split squat stance. This is a great dynamic exercise for those wanting to develop power when moving from the prone plank position to squat stance....
Deficit Romanian Deadlift
Deficit Romanian Deadlift In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a deficit range of motion romanian deadlift. This requires the individual to perform the exercise through a greater range of motion. One must be careful to avoid flexing...
Varying Your Lat Pull Down or Chin Up Grip
Varying Your Lat Pull Down or Chin Up Grip When it comes to performing a lat pull down or chin up, often when I speak to the individual they often will perform the exercise using only one or perhaps two different grip positions. From a functional strength and...
Single Leg Balance Reach Exercise
Single Leg Balance Reach Single leg balance reach is a great movement assessment strategy as well as exercise as it allows us to identify and compare the left to right side of the body and this objective marker can be used to train the individual in an attempt to...
Split Kneeling Stance Wood Chop With Medicine Ball
Split Kneeling Stance Wood Chop With Medicine Ball In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a split stance kneeling wood chop with medicine ball. This requires the individual to stabilise their torso/hip complex...
Modified Side Plank
Modified Side Plank The side plank is a great exercise to perform if you are wanting to develop strength and endurance through the lateral chain. In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a modified side plank (using 3...