Darryl Trimmer, RMT

Darryl Trimmer, RMT My mission is to help athletes feel stronger, move better, and stay active without pain holding them back. Move Better. Feel Better.

Through hands-on therapy and simple, effective mobility work, I guide you toward healthier movement and lasting confidence in your body.

04/12/2026

The Cossack Squat: Loaded end-range adductor training.

Own the range.

The Cossack Squat develops strength and motor control throughout your available range of motion. It takes the hip into abduction and the adductors into a lengthened, loaded position.

Why this pattern matters:
→ Trains the adductors under load at end-range
→ Develops articular strength in hip abduction and internal/external rotation
→ Builds the capacity to express range, not just access it passively
→ Supports joint health by loading the hip through positions it rarely gets trained in

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04/09/2026

Copenhagen plank challenges the adductors in a functional, long-lever position while simultaneously torching your obliques and shoulders.

The Benefits:

Groin Injury Prevention: Essential for anyone in high-impact sports or deep-range movement.

Pelvic Stability: Improves gait mechanics. Mitigates injury.

Lateral Core Strength: It’s a side plank on steroids.

The Progressions
There are many ways to scale this exercise depending on your current strength. These are just a few variations to get you started:

See video
The last one I call 'The rotisserie'.





The Secret to Hip Stability?Your Adductors. They aren't just "inner thighs", they act like a rudder, constantly adjustin...
04/07/2026

The Secret to Hip Stability?
Your Adductors.

They aren't just "inner thighs", they act like a rudder, constantly adjusting to keep the pelvis level during the gait cycle or while standing on one leg.

Why they are a game-changer:

Pelvic Control: Keeping your hips level during squats, runs, and climbs.

Power Output: The adductor magnus is a massive hip extensor. Strong adductors = a more powerful stride and deeper squat.

Injury Prevention: They counteract "knee cave" and protect your ACL by controlling femoral rotation.

How to build resilience:

Exercises like Copenhagen Planks and Cossack Squats. We want to build strength in the lengthened position to ensure the joint is stable where it’s most vulnerable.

Ready to build a more resilient foundation?
Book a session via the link in my bio to integrate functional tissue loading into your routine.

03/22/2026

The Jefferson Curl: Gravity vs. Tension

The Jefferson Curl is a staple for spinal health and mobility. What's the difference between using a band and using weights?

1. The Banded Jefferson Curl (Anterior Chain Focus)
When you use a resistance band, you aren't just resisting a weight; you are fighting a pull.

The Benefit: This forces a high level of engagement from the abs, hip flexors, and anterior chain. It turns the movement into an active "compression" exercise rather than a passive stretch.
Best For: Developing the strength to "round" the spine under tension and building a rock-solid core.

2. The Dumbbell Jefferson Curl (Posterior Loading)
Using a dumbbell or barbell relies on a constant vertical pull from gravity.

The Benefit: It’s excellent for finding "sticking points" in your mobility and using the weight to assist in reaching your end-range length.

Best For: Weighted stretching and building "armor" through the back of the body.

The Verdict:

Reach for the Band if you want to strengthen the muscles that pull you into a deep fold (active compression).
Reach for the Dumbbell if you want to use the load to sink deeper into the movement and strengthen the return.

Pro-Tip: Focus on segmenting the spine one vertebra at a time, regardless of which tool you choose.

As I approach the 42, I’ve been reflecting on the hats I wear: husband, father, massage therapist, and trainer. Through ...
03/11/2026

As I approach the 42, I’ve been reflecting on the hats I wear: husband, father, massage therapist, and trainer. Through every session and every late-night diaper change, it’s become crystal clear: the "secret sauce" isn’t intensity, it’s consistency. It’s the boring, beautiful habit of movement and strength training sustained over a very long period of time.
In my work, I spend my days helping others find relief and mobility. But here’s the reality: you cannot pour from an empty cup. If I don’t maintain my own physical foundation, I lose the capacity to show up for my clients and, more importantly, for my family. Strength is the vessel that allows me to carry the weight of my responsibilities without breaking.
Prioritizing your health isn't a selfish act; it’s an act of service. By staying strong, we ensure we remain a reliable pillar for the people who need us most for decades to come.

01/22/2026

Seated pigeon
Key points:

1. Scan for lines of tension
2. Chest forward, hips attempting to lift up and back
3. Close the gap off at the top of the hip
4. Avoid rounding back
5. Press knee down
6. Hold for longer than you think you need
7. There needs to be a force application in order to create long lasting change. (Pails and rails)

01/08/2026

Building your splits isn’t just about how far you can stretch, it’s about how much control you have at your limit.

If you want to get deeper (and stay safe!), you need Isometric Strength.

Why it’s the Secret Sauce:
Isometric holds tell your muscles to stay active and strong while lengthened. This helps them to relax in a stretch overtime.

Injury Prevention: It teaches your brain that it’s safe to be in a deep range of motion.

Active Control: It builds the "brakes" you need so you don’t just collapse into your joints.

Breaking Plateaus: If you’re stuck an inch off the floor, stop stretching and start squeezing

For more info in mobility programming dm or visit the link in bio.

12/21/2025

Slow transitions matter more than you think.

In mobility training, it’s not just about how far you can move it’s about how well you can control the movement between positions.

Slow transitions build strength at end ranges sharpen proprioception, and create usable flexibility that actually transfers to life and training.

When you move slowly:

• Muscles learn to support joints through full ranges, not just at the start or finish
• Your nervous system improves awareness of position, balance, and control
• Flexibility becomes active and resilient, rather than passive and temporary

Rushing through transitions often masks weaknesses. Slowing down exposes them, and that’s where progress happens. Strength + control through range is what makes mobility stick.

Train the transition. Own the range. Move better for the long term.

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11/18/2025

Now offering Flexibility Training!

What’s Included:

• Performance mobility assessment
We identify restricted ranges, mobility bottlenecks, and movement patterns that limit your strength, speed, or technique.

• Assisted stretching for deeper range
Therapist-guided stretching helps you safely access positions you can’t reach on your own—unlocking greater flexibility and control.

• Advanced mobility methods
Techniques such as PNF, end-range isometrics, and joint capsule work improve the quality of your movement and increase long-term usable range.

• Strength in new ranges
Targeted exercises reinforce mobility gains, helping you stabilize deeper positions, reduce injury risk, and perform at a higher level.

DM for more info or visit darryltrimmer.com

















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08/18/2025

Training clips.

Most back workouts focus on pulling — rows, pulldowns, pull-ups. 💪 But your spine isn’t just meant to be in neutral … it also needs extension.

Training spinal extension:
✅ Improve posture & counteract hours of sitting
✅ Strengthen spinal erectors for safer lifting
✅ Balance your pulling work with spinal stability
✅ Reduce risk of low back pain & stiffness

Next back day, don’t just train the lats and traps—make room for your spinal extensors. Your posture, performance, and long-term back health will thank you.

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