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Rear Elevated Barbell Split Squat
Rear Elevated Barbell Split Squat Recently I have started incorporating the split squat into both my own and clients programs to work on improving single leg strength and movement. In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating...
Overhead Squat with Med Ball Wall Slide Exercise
Overhead Squat with Med Ball Wall Slide Exercise The following exercise is an example of how you can use the med ball and wall to help with overhead squat mobility and technique work. My big problem has been on maintaining an upright trunk position as I squat and I...
Hip Thrust Exercise For The Core and Glutes
Hip Thrust Exercise For The Core and Glutes In the video below you will an exercise that I have been recently playing with that requires you to lift your legs up into the air and extend through the hips whilst aiming to reduce movement or drive through the feet and...
90/90 Hip Switch Exercise
90/90 Hip Switch Exercise Recently I have been exploring and working on my hip mobility as I am quite limited through both internal > external rotation. In the video below you will see an example of a movement flow exercise drill that works on gradually mobilising...
TRX Posterior Fly
TRX Posterior Fly The TRX Posterior Fly is a great exercise to train the posterior shoulder muscles that attach around the scapular and also involve the rotator cuff. In the video below we see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a TRX...
The Box Squat
The Box Squat The Box Squat is one of those great exercises to implement into anyones program who are looking to add variation to their squatting routine and are also wanting to increase the posterior chain load. Due to the nature of the box squat exercise requiring...
Split Stance Shoulder Press
Split Stance Shoulder Press The video below of osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy is a demonstration of how to perform a split kneeling stance barbell shoulder press. This exercise requires the individual to balance themselves with a narrow base of...
Movement Flow Strength and Moblity Exercises
Movement Flow Strength and Mobility Exercises Recently I have been combining a range of mobility and strength exercises into one so that I can look to train whole body mobility and strength. When performed over 60-120 seconds, these can require quite a degree of...
Single Leg TRX Horizontal Row Exercise
Single Leg TRX Horizontal Row Exercise The TRX is one of the most versatile training tools one can have and take with them to be able to train in almost any environment. In the video below you will see a single leg TRX horizontal row exercise performed by Osteopath...
The Squat and Deadlift Exercise
The Squat and Deadlift Exercise Principle Four Osteopathy will be partnering with Elite Sports Performance Strength and Conditioning Coaches Martyn Girvan and Daniel DiPasqua to deliver a 1 day course in strength training for the allied health professional. A big...
Overhead Squat To Box
Overhead Squat To Box I am currently in the process of working on my overhead bar position, shoulder and trunk position with the squat and have started introducing this exercise as a drill to include into my program to help with this. The aim is to maintain alignment...
Movement Preparation For Training
Movement Preparation For Training The movement preparation phase should prepare the individual for the specific demands of the days training session or competition. Ideally the movement prep phase can be applied to individuals or large groups and require minimal...