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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 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 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 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...

  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 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...

Shoulder Mobility For The Bodyweight Trainer In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a shoulder mobility drill that has been prescribed as part of his movement preparation for both bodyweight and resistance training.  This...

  Single Arm Push Up - Base of support variation progression/regression I was recently asked by a mate of mine to provide some thoughts around how we could look to progress one to being able to perform a single arm push up.  From my point of view this can be done...

Elevated Single Leg Hip Bridge The single leg hip bridge is a great exercise for developing the gluteals and hamstrings.   In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a single leg hip bridge.  By adding in a step/box and raising...

Thoracic Spine and Upper Limb Mobility Drill Mobility in the thoracic spine and upper limb are important when it comes to having a healthy shoulder for weight training.  Typically when clients to present to the clinic with shoulder complaints arising from weight...

Archer Push Up With Slider Variation The Archer Push Up is a great exercise to perform for those wanting to increase loading through one upper limb whilst needing to maintain tension through the opposing shoulder girdle.  In the video below you will see Exercise...