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Workstation Ergonomics Workshop
Workstation Ergonomics Workshop Recently I had the pleasure of presenting to the osteopathic clinic "The Osteopaths" who are based in both Heidelberg and Blackburn. We talked everything from the standard office workstation set up to sit/stand desks, home office...
Dynamic Push Up to Sumo Squat Stance
Dynamic Push Up to Sumo Squat Stance In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a dynamic push up to sumo squat stance. This is a great variation on the typical push up if you are looking to add some variety,...
Side Plank Variation + Sagittal Plane leg Driver
Side Plank Variation + Sagittal Plane Leg Driver In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a modified side plank (from knee) with a sagittal plane leg driver. This is a great exercise as it requires one to stabilise the...
Glute to Adductor Mobiliser
Glute to Adductor Mobiliser In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a dynamic glute to adductor stretch. This is a great mobility drill to incorporate into your everyday training program. This blog post was...
Squat to Spine and Shoulder Girdle Reach Drill + Progressions
Squat to Spine and Shoulder Girdle Reach Drill + Progressions In the videos below you will see osteopath Heath Williams demonstrate a progression model for the squat to overhead reach. The exercise starts with added stability to aid in mobility and then moves towards...
Mobility Flow Exercise – Animal Flow
Mobility Flow Exercise - Animal Flow In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopath demonstrate a mobility flow that has been borrowed from the likes of animal flow and other movement flow practices. This is a great movement flow...
Bent Over Dumbbell Row Exercise & Variations
Bent Over Dumbbell Row Exercise & Variations In the videos below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating the bent over row exercise with bilateral arm row (dumbbells) and unilateral arm row (single arm). The bent over row...
Bosu Ball Push Up
Bosu Ball Push Up In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a bosu ball push up variation that requires varying ones hand placement during the push up movement to add some complexity and further challenge to...
FreeForm Board Frontal Plane Slide With Push Up
FreeForm Board Frontal Plane Slide With Push Up In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a freeform board frontal plane slide with push up. This is a great exercise as it incorporates both core and upper body...
Alternating Stick Catch – Whats Your 3 Point Stability Like?
Alternating Stick Catch - Whats Your 3 Point Stability Like? In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing an alternating stick catch. This exercise requires the individual to stabilise their torso with 3 points of...
Club Bell Shoulder Mobility With Reverse Lunge
Club Bell Shoulder Mobility With Reverse Lunge In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a club bell shoulder mobility + strength drive (sagittal plane) with a reverse lunge. This is an integrated movement...
Frans Bosch Workshop Sydney 2016
Frans Bosch Workshop Sydney 2016 Recently I headed up to Sydney with my osteopathic colleague Matt Harris of Everythings Connected to listen to Frans Bosch talk for 3 hours on motor control and training. The workshop was fantastic and certainly has made me think a...