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Partial Range Handstand Push Up
Partial Range Handstand Push Up In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a wall supported partial range handstand push up. He has used the wall to support the handstand (as he cannot hold a handstand well without support 🙁 ) and is using...
Hanging Horizontal Bodyweight Row
Hanging Horizontal Bodyweight Row In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a hanging horizontal bodyweight row. This is an advanced bodyweight pulling motion as it requires the individual to hold their bodyweight in the tuck...
Foam Roller Hip Bridge With Roll Out Exercise
Foam Roller Hip Bridge With Roll Out Exercise In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a hip bridge whilst having his feet placed on the foam roller and then performing a roll out before returning back and completing the hip bridge. This...
Barbell Abdominal Roll Out
Barbell Abdominal Roll Out In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a barbell abdominal rollout. This exercise was prescribed as part of their strength and conditioning program to work on trunk core strength and stability...
Foam Roller Hip Bridge Exercise
Foam Roller Hip Bridge Exercise The foam roller hip bridge exercise is a modified version of the traditional hip bridge which is commonly prescribed to train the posterior chain (gluteal and hamstring muscles). By incorporating the foam roller into the hip bridge...
Band Resisted Shoulder Wall Slides
Band Resisted Shoulder Wall Slides In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a band resisted wall slide. This exercise is performed by placing the band around the wrists and having the individual place their forearms along...
High Bridge With Arm Reach
High Bridge With Arm Reach In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a high bridge with arm reach. This exercise was prescribed to help the client develop further mobility and strength through their shoulder girdle whilst...
Band Assisted Archer Pull Up
Band Assisted Archer Pull Up In the video below you will see my good mate Yujin Lim Exercise Physiologist of Optimal Health (Melbourne University) performing a band assisted arrow pull up. This is a great way to build some volume into the arrow pull up. Typically...
Swiss Ball Alternating Kettlebell Chest Press
Swiss Ball Alternating Kettlebell Chest Press In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a swiss ball alternative kettlebell chest press. This is a great exercise for those wanting to work on both hip/trunk...
Osteopath Heath Williams Attends Powerlifting Association Level 1 Coach Accreditation
Osteopath Heath Williams Attends Powerlifting Association Level 1 Coach Accreditation Course This weekend just gone saw osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy attend the 2 day Powerlifting Association Accreditation Course that was...
FreeForm Board Side Kick
FreeForm Board Side Kick In the video below you will see an example of osteopath Heath Williams demonstrating a FreeForm Board Side Kick. This has been modified from the traditional side kick exercise that works well to train ones core, hip and thoracic spine...
Working On The Squat Pattern When You Have Restricted Ankle ROM
Working On The Squat Pattern When You Have Restricted Ankle ROM In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a heel raised wall squat. This client came to the clinic wanting to improve their squat pattern so that they could...