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Developing the deep squat position- an osteopaths perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating an active squat that focuses on developing the deep squat (bottom phase of the squat) by using his hands...

Training Movements, Not Muscles - Your Core Is Used In All Exercises I love it when people say they need to strengthen their core and be given some exercises that focus on their core.  What the hell does this even mean?  What does a weak core even look like?  When...

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift With Additional Grip Training - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a kettlebell romanian deadlift (a great posterior chain exercise for the gluteal...

Stretching Out The Calf Muscle - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a calf stretch that uses hip movement (side to side) to help facilitate a greater stretch through the calf...

Landmine Press - Tall Kneeling to Standing Press - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a landmine press (vertical press overhead with an single arm) that trains overhead pressing...

Incline Bench Row With Pause - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating an incline bench row with dumbbells.  During the top phase of the pulling movement he adds a pause to the...

Single Leg Squat Exercise Drill Progressions - An Osteopaths Perspective The single leg squat or pistol squat as it is commonly known is often seen as the pinnacle of single leg strength that many people look to achieve.  The single leg squat is a very challenging...

Bench Press Isometric Hold - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a bench press with isometric hold at the top phase of the bench press.  This has been incorporated into the...

Assessing and Correcting Lateral Knee Movement In The Squat - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a squat with band placed around their knees whilst holding isometrically at the bottom phase of...

The Cat Cow Exercise Is A Great Gentle Spine Mobility Exercise - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating the two end points of the cat cow exercise.  The cat cow exercise involves the individual...

Wall Supported Gluteal Stretch - An Osteopaths Perspective In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a wall supported gluteal stretch.  This is one of my preferred gluteal stretch positions for those wishing to perform...

Chin Up With An Isometric Hold - An Osteopaths Perspective In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a chin up with an isometric hold at the top phase of the pull movement.  The chin up is by far my favourite...