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Landmine Press – Tall Kneeling to Standing Press – An Osteopaths Perspective
Landmine Press - Tall Kneeling to Standing Press - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a landmine press (vertical press overhead with an single arm) that trains overhead pressing...
Incline Bench Row With Pause – An Osteopaths Perspective
Incline Bench Row With Pause - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating an incline bench row with dumbbells. During the top phase of the pulling movement he adds a pause to the...
Single Leg Squat Exercise Drill Progressions – An Osteopaths Perspective
Single Leg Squat Exercise Drill Progressions - An Osteopaths Perspective The single leg squat or pistol squat as it is commonly known is often seen as the pinnacle of single leg strength that many people look to achieve. The single leg squat is a very challenging...
Bench Press Isometric Hold – An Osteopaths Perspective
Bench Press Isometric Hold - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a bench press with isometric hold at the top phase of the bench press. This has been incorporated into the...
Assessing and Correcting Lateral Knee Movement In The Squat – An Osteopaths Perspective
Assessing and Correcting Lateral Knee Movement In The Squat - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a squat with band placed around their knees whilst holding isometrically at the bottom phase of...
The Cat Cow Exercise Is A Great Gentle Spine Mobility Exercise – An Osteopaths Perspective
The Cat Cow Exercise Is A Great Gentle Spine Mobility Exercise - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating the two end points of the cat cow exercise. The cat cow exercise involves the individual...
Wall Supported Gluteal Stretch – An Osteopaths Perspective
Wall Supported Gluteal Stretch - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a wall supported gluteal stretch. This is one of my preferred gluteal stretch positions for those wishing to perform...
Chin Up With An Isometric Hold – An Osteopaths Perspective
Chin Up With An Isometric Hold - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a chin up with an isometric hold at the top phase of the pull movement. The chin up is by far my favourite...
Foam Roller Chest Opener – An Osteopaths Perspective
Foam Roller Chest Opener - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a foam roller chest opener. This exercise is performed by lying along the foam roller (90cm foam roller), ensuring ones head is...
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift With Kettlebell Hand Switch – An osteopaths perspective
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift With Kettlebell Hand Switch - An osteopaths perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a single leg romanian deadlift with kettlebell hand switch. The single leg romanian...
Chest Supported Row Isometric Hold
Chest Supported Row Isometric Hold More often than not I see a big focus on the concentric or eccentric phase of the lift and timing of this. In addition to this I will often add in isometric holds for various exercises at the mid point phase of the movement i.e. top...
Closed Chain Single Arm Stability In The Overhead Position
Closed Chain Single Arm Stability In The Overhead Position In the image below we will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a horizontal single arm static wall hold (arm in the overhead position). This is a nice little exercise for...