Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice

12/03/2026

Pelvic floor strength relies on an ability to squat, but what if you can’t!? Here are 6 variations of the simple squat for all abilities and needs!

Options include beginner to progressive and single leg versions for any asymmetries in strength and alignment 💪

Add in the breath for extra PF gains:
Inhale as you lower
Exhale as you rise up

Enjoy the diversity of the squat and strengthening and stretching the pelvic floor in all its planes ☺️

Squatting isn’t just for the gym, it’s a game-changer for your day-to-day function.

Improving your squat pattern enhances your posture, core stability, and mobility, which translates to better performance in everyday movements like sitting, standing, and lifting.

Plus, squatting helps strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.

A strong pelvic floor can reduce the risk of incontinence and improve overall pelvic health.

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01/03/2026

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28/02/2026

Free taster next Friday! Brilliant classes with experienced trainer Shane. Highly recommended if you’re returning to fitness, new to exercise or just feeling a bit unsure where to start 😁

New exercises classes are starting in the Village Club. These are designed for the over 50's and in retirement. There is a free taster session on Friday March 13th so look at the poster and book your place now.

13/02/2026

Twisting and lifting causing pain or feeling weak? It’s likely your core is not transferring load effectively, not that you have ‘weak abs’

The core’s real role is to transfer and control force, usually from the lower limbs to the upper body, and especially during rotation and pressure changes.

Think closing a car door, lifting a child, going for a walk, pulling a wheelie bag!

Trunk stability improves when the core is trained reflexively within movement — not just in isolation.

Try this standing cable row

👉 This exercise challenges anti-rotation + rotation simultaneously.

👉 improves load transference from lower limbs to upper limbs

👉 strengthens the diagonal myo-fascial chains connecting hips with shoulders via abs, pecs, lats, glutes and thoraco-lumbar fascia

👉 integrates diaphragm with pelvic floor (especially if you exhale on the pull and inhale on the release)

👉 trains coordination of pressure changes within the abdominal and pelvic cavities (vital if you struggle with pelvic organ prolapse or leaking)

So next time when you head to the mat for your core work, take a detour to the cable machine, or just hang up a resistance band from a coat hook 💡!

Share or save this post to remind yourself this weekend to train movement, not muscles!

Real strength for real life 👌

Need help with more functional core exercises? Drop a comment or ping me a DM