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Hamstring Flexibility + Hip Disassociation In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a band assisted hamstring stretch whilst actively lifting and lowering his opposing leg.  Often I will see my clients have the inability to...

Kettlebell Overhead Press - Why Is This A Great Exercise? The ipsilateral kettlebell overhead press is a great exercise for many reasons.  These include the following: The kettlebell as a tool allows load to be transferred closer to the attachment point due to its...

Cadillac Spring Assisted Core - Dragonfly Exercise Now I know I am probably not getting the correct name of this exercise from a pilates point of view, but from my point of view I am calling this a Cadillac spring assisted dragonfly exercise.  It requires one to...

3 Finger Chin Up In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams demonstrating a 3 finger chin up.  His goal is to progress and develop his finger hook strength so that he can progress to a 2 finger chin up....

Ladder Barrel Single Leg Hip Bridge - Pilates Strength and Conditioning In the image below you will see Pilates educator and trainer Jodie Sheehy demonstrating a ladder barrel single leg hip bridge.  This is a great exercise as it requires the individual to maintain...

Reformer Mountain Climber In the image below you will see Pilates educator Jodie Sheehey demonstrating a reformer based mountain climber.  This is a great exercise as it requires one to maintain a stable trunk position whilst on the reformer and then lifting the leg...

Deadlift Movement Prep - Warming Up For Your Deadlift In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a sumo deadlift exercise against the wall with barbell. By performing this exercise drill against the wall you are having to teach a hip dominant...

Foam Roller Hip Extension - Birddog Modification In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a modified birddog exercise that involves one balancing both knees on a foam roller to challenge stability (ensure the knees are under...

Foam Roller Hip Bridge to Eccentric Hamstring Curl In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a foam roller hip bridge (increased stability demand for lumbopelvic control and gluteal/hamstring work) with a eccentric hamstring...