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Theraband Straight Arm Pull Down With Scapular Stability In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a theraband straight arm pull down that has been been prescribed to engage the latissimus dorsi.  As you can clearly see in the...

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...

Handstand Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Mobiliser In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a handstand thoracic spine and shoulder mobiliser.  This was shown to him by exercise physiologist Yujin Lim of Optimal Health whilst training at Elite...

Benchblokz - Partial Range Bench Pressing Principle Four Osteopathy is looking forward to getting the benchblockz in at the clinic/studio so that it can be used for demonstrating and training with clients who are needing to work on either a sticking point in their...

Frontal Plane Push Up Exercise In the video below you will see osteopath challenge himself with a frontal plane moving push up that involves performing push ups across various gym equipment of different heights (dumbbells and kettlebells).  He also challenges himself...

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...

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...

Standing Unilateral Cable Chest Press In the video below you will see exercise physiologist Yujin Lim demonstrate a standing split stance unilateral cable chest press.  This exercise can be prescribed in a variety of ways, depending on the main focus of the exercise. ...

Partial Range Push Ups Performing exercises through a partial range can be beneficial for those individuals who have a history of full range exercises aggravating their complaint or where they are needing to build up strength through a particular range of motion  In...

Calf Myofascial Release Using A Kettlebell If you are looking to mobilise your calf muscles and you dont have a foam roller or other similar tool to use, then look no further than the kettlebell.  The kettlebell is a great alternative to use and one can rest their leg...