Tomas Shinnick Neuromuscular Physical Therapist

20/04/2026

Calf Isometric holds.
Super exercise if returning from a calf/ achillies injury or if you just require some activation without taking the muscle through full range of motion.

13/04/2026

Arm DB Row:

If you find one side of your body seems to be working harder on a bent over row this exercise will help correct the strength imbalance.
Maintain a flat back and feel like your shoulder blade is squeezing on one side.

08/04/2026

Upcoming Availability changes.
From 13th of April I will be working a 3 day week. See slides for available dates and please provisionally book in advance if you have a race or event that you are targeting to ensure you get an appointment.

Tomás

01/04/2026

B-Stance trap bar RDL.
Up your power game with this gem.
I usually do these with dumbells but I do find using the trap bar gives you more opportunity to lift a bit more and add extra unilateral strength into your program.

If you've struggled with hamstring issues I would add this into your program along with working on your running technique.

21/03/2026

10/03/2026

Front Foot Elevated Split Squat.
If you struggle getting depth in your squat for whatever er reason this is a great way of making up for that unilaterally .

06/03/2026

Banded Leg Extensions.
Quick tip:
To get a better feel across the quad place a foam roller between your ankles this give the quad a bit of space as its squeezed by the band to get a better contraction.

27/02/2026

Finally have a lat pull down sorted.
If you struggle with pull ups!? Keep practising, it's a skill. But make sure you have lat pull downs in your program. Go heavy lift hard build the muscles that will help your pull up!!
Working here on a 1:1 pullets system.

11/02/2026

Copenhagen Planks.
If you struggle with adductor/ groin pain when running then add these along with glute work to your program.
Copenhagen are an isometric exercise that helps stabilise and strengthen the adductors of the hip.

05/02/2026

Want to gain a yard on your opposition..
Keep your foot planted and push through and put the power down. Taking that tiny step can make all the difference between making it to the ball first or second.

29/01/2026

Trap Bar Deadlift.

Preseasons are well under way in the Gaa sphere along with sports down under.
Trap bar deadlift is a staple in nearly every S&C program these days.

But for the average Joe's no longer in sports its still a vital lift to keep you going into your later years.
The ability to lift and move is paramount. Make sure this exercises is in your routine once a week.


-season

23/01/2026

Hip Thrusts.
Fantastic glute specific exercise.
Should be a part of any S&C program with its high reward back into sprinting.
If you are someone who very much struggles with your squat add this variation into your routine while you keep working at improving your squat technique.

-season