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Motus Life

Oct 28, 2020
2 min

Single Leg Squat

Nicola Stevens demonstrates a Single Leg squat (sometimes called a sit to stand) really nicely here.

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Motus Life

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

Crab Walks

Osteopath and Strength & Conditioning Coach Michelle Andrews guides us through Crab Walks to ensure correct technique and maximum glute...

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Motus Life

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Bird Dog Series

Bird Dog's are great for training trunk stability in various planes of motion. The aim is to stay as stable as possible in a neutral trunk

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Motus Life

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Split Squat & Lunge

Osteopath and Strength & Conditioning Coach Michelle Andrews demonstrates the correct technique for a Split Squat, Forward Lunge and Reverse

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Motus Life

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Crab Walk

Osteopath and Strength & Conditioning Coach Michelle Andrews demonstrates a Crab walk using various resistance bands that you might have acc

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Motus Life

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Bench to Bench Supine Plank

Osteopath and Strength & Conditioning Coach Michelle Andrews demonstrates a Bench to Bench Plank. This isometric exercise is a great way...

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Motus Life

Apr 30, 2020
1 min

Hip Hinges

The Hip Hinge is a vital skill to learn not only in everyday life but even more so to enhance your performance if you're looking to progress

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Motus Life

Apr 28, 2020
1 min

Sprinters Standing Glute Med

This is great for simultaneously firing up the gluteals, in particular gluteus medius of your stance leg

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Motus Life

Apr 21, 2020
1 min

The Arabesque

Builds control and stability in the hip, knee and ankle while eccentrically working the hamstring.

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Motus Life

Apr 18, 2020
1 min

Sliding Lateral Lunge

The Osteopaths and S&C coaches at Motus Life prescribe this mainly to target single leg control in the frontal plane. Get glute med firing!

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Motus Life

Apr 4, 2020
1 min

Hip Clearances

Hip Clearances are great for getting range of motion in the hips. Osteopaths can prescribe this to reduce lower back and hip pain.

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Motus Life

Apr 4, 2020
1 min

Hip Rotator Strength

Banded hip rotations are vital for deep hip stability and general hip mobility. Osteopaths prescribe hip rotations to help with back pain

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Motus Life

Apr 4, 2020
1 min

Trunk Strength - Dead Bug

Dead bugs are a great exercise for trunk strength. At Motus Life our Osteopaths love to prescribe them to help with mid and lower back pain.

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