Tomas Shinnick Neuromuscular Physical Therapist

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

After a good few days of sitting make sure you look after those hip flexors.
A key muscle in the source of potential back pain at times, and one that weakens when loaded with extra running

With new years resolutions and Gaa preseasons om the horizon get ahead of the game and get them strong.

Banded March is your level 1 go to exercise. Handy to do before runs also.

Kettlebell March is a level up where you will find the most progression. Use a small step or a bench to make sure you can lift from level.

19/12/2025

Counter Movement Jump.
I use this as an explosive exercise coinciding with a power movement such as a squat or rdl.
I also use this when teaching basic jumping and landing mechanics and how to absorb the load before you spring into the next movement be it a jump or into a run.


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12/12/2025

Zercher Squat.
A nice alternative to a front squat if like me you have dismissed wrist flexion.
Keep the chest up just like your front squat to maintain posture and plenty padding for the elbows!!


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05/12/2025

Resisted Deadbug.
Fire up your hip flexors and core.
Band around the feet to target hip flexors and pull a band or cable and hold it under tension over your chest!!


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26/11/2025

Best way to build a bigger back!


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13/11/2025

Reverse Lunge and Arnold Press.
Multiple muscle groups covered here.
Glutes, quads, adductors, hamstrings, anterior/lateral and posterior deltoid, rotator cuff, core etc.

Add this to your next workout.


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01/11/2025

Off feet conditioning.
With the weather poor of late, getting those aerobic runs hasn't been optimal.
Try this conditioning set on the bike.


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21/10/2025

Fitness Test Time.
For most gaa teams the season is long over. But now it's time to reset and improve for the next season.

If you are waiting until Jan to get going you're already 3 months behind those that are clued in.

Test your aerobic fitness now and build the base ready for Jan. Avoid the long slow runs in preseason and hit the ground running.
Mix in running 1-2 times per week with a solid strength program over the winter.

Hit the ground running you can maximise your pre season and use the league as a building block ready for championship.


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