Seated Dumbbell Press – Scapular Plane – An Osteopaths Perspective
In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a seated dumbbell press in the scapular plane (30 degrees flexion). There are number of benefits to performing this exercise in that the scapular plane often affords the greatest freedom of movement through the GH/Scapular for overhead pressing movements. Sitting down requires one to adopt an upright supported posture and as a result reduces the likelihood of compensation through the body i.e. excessive lower back loading as well as limits ones ability to help drive movement up through the body from the feet that is commonly seen in a push press overhead press.
This blog post was written by osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy. Principle Four Osteopathy is one of Melbourne City CBD leading Osteopathy clinics. At the clinic we treat a wide range of clients, ranging from the office worker, exercise enthusiast to athlete. We have 3 experienced osteopaths working across both of the clinics. The Melbourne City CBD clinic is located at 29 Somerset Place (basement), close to the corner of Elizabeth St and Little Bourke in the Melbourne City CBD. Our premises adjoin the Jon Weller Personal Training Studio, a fully-equipped training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials or specific training programs and rehabilitation. The Docklands clinic is located at 717 Bourke St (Ground Floor), beneath the Channel 9 building near the walkway from Southern Cross Train Station to Etihad Stadium. Our premises adjoin Pilates on Bourke, a fully-equipped pilates and yoga training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials, pilates or specific training programs and rehabilitation. To speak to an Osteopath or book an appointment at Principle Four Osteopathy, please book online or call 03 9670 9290.