Darryl Trimmer, RMT

The Truth About Posture

Is your posture really causing your pain?

We hear it all the time:

"I have forward head posture."
"My shoulders are rounded."
"I slouch too much."

The truth is, there isn't one "perfect" posture.

Your body is designed to move—not stay in any one position for hours at a time.

Your best posture is your next posture.

Rather than chasing perfect alignment, focus on having the mobility, strength, and body awareness to move comfortably throughout your day.

One of the easiest ways to do that is with movement snacks—short bouts of movement that break up long periods of sitting or standing.

My favourite? Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs).

👉 Swipe through for 3 simple CARs for your neck, shoulders, and spine that you can do anywhere to keep your body moving and feeling its best.

Build a Stronger Hollow Body

The hollow body is a super important position for handstands, L-sits, pull-ups, and gymnastics. Get comfortable with it before moving on.

Step 1: Flatten your lower back
Press your lower back into the floor and tuck your pelvis if you need to.

Step 2: Brace your core
Pull your ribs down and tighten your abs.

Step 3: Lift your shoulders
Lift your shoulder blades slightly while keeping your neck long. Only reach overhead if you can still keep your lower back flat.

Step 4: Progress by lever length

- Bent knees = easiest
- Move limbs away from the center = harder
- Straight legs + arms overhead = hardest

The longer your body gets, the harder the hollow body becomes. Only move up if you can keep your lower back pressed into the floor.

Quality always beats duration.

Want to build strength for handstands, L-sits, and better body control? Join us at Handstands every Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

📍 Yonge & Eglinton
🎟️ Intro Offer: 3 classes for $75 (link in bio)
Offer ends July 31st.

3 drills for more consistent kick-ups 🤸

A handstand isn't just about kicking harder. It's about building the strength, awareness, and control to arrive in balance.

1. Build compression strength
Develop strength through your abdominals and hip flexors so you can lift your legs with control instead of relying on momentum.

2. Find the stacked position
Learn the feeling of your hips over your shoulders and the shape you need at the top of your handstand. The more familiar this position becomes, the easier it is to find during your kick-up.

3. Practice kicking to an L
Instead of chasing the full handstand every time, practice stopping at an L-shape. This builds control, confidence, and consistency.

⭐ Handstands: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
⭐ Splits & L-sits: Sundays at 1:30 PM

✨ Intro Offer: 3 classes for $75
⏳ Ends July 31

🔗 Find the link in bio to book.

Strong Hamstrings Aren't Just Flexible. They're Active.

Many people spend time stretching their hamstrings but never learn how to use that new range of motion.

The goal isn't just to touch your toes, it's to own the range.

That's why we train:
✅ Passive Range Holds to build strength at your end range.
✅ Passive Range Lift-Offs to teach your hamstrings and hip flexors to actively control that flexibility.

Why do hip flexors matter?

When you lift your leg, your hip flexors need to be strong enough to actively pull it into that range. If they're weak, your body can only access that flexibility with external assistance, making it difficult to use during sport, exercise, or everyday movement.

Mobility isn't just about getting more range, it's about creating usable range that your nervous system trusts.

Want to learn more about flexibility vs mobility?

Check out the latest blog at Rmtlab.ca

🔥 Opening Month Special 🔥

3 Classes for $75 (Regular value $165)

Choose from:

🤸 Handstands
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

🦵 Splits n' L-Sits
Sundays at 1:30 PM

✔️ 90-minute classes
✔️ Maximum 6 participants
✔️ Small-group coaching
✔️ Individualized instruction

These classes are designed to help you build strength, mobility, flexibility, and body control through a progressive training system. Whether your goal is a stronger L-sit, deeper splits, or your first handstand, you'll receive focused coaching in a supportive small-group environment.

⏳ Intro Offer Ends July 31st

Limited spots available. Book now and experience the difference that personalized coaching can make.

Starting this July.

The Handstands Class is officially coming to RMT Lab.

Whether you're chasing your first handstand or looking to improve your balance, strength, and technique, this class will help you build the foundation to get there.

Each session includes wrist and shoulder preparation, mobility work, strength development, balance drills, and step-by-step coaching in a supportive small-group environment.

All levels welcome… just a willingness to learn and spend some time upside down.

- Starting July 2026

- Beginner Friendly
- Strength + Mobility Focused
- Progressive Coaching

Ready to see what you're capable of?

Spots will be limited.

DM for more info.

Splits and L-sit training are one of the best combinations for building strong, usable mobility.

Splits develop flexibility through the hips, hamstrings, and adductors, while L-sits build active strength and compression through the core and hip flexors. Together, they improve both range and control. not just how far you can move, but how well you can own those positions.

The result:
• Better mobility
• Stronger core control / hip flexors
• Healthier hips
• More efficient movement

Flexibility without strength can feel unstable. Strength without mobility can feel restricted. Training both creates balance.

That’s why Splits n’ L-Sits is built around developing mobility you can actually use.

Coming soon! DM for more info.