Among the fitness equipment, the foam roller is a well-known equipment. Of course, the foam roller has many uses and functions, but many people still don’t know how to use the foam roller. So how to use the foam roller? I believe it is still Someone understands. So, what is the most correct way to use a fitness foam roller? Let’s learn about foam rollers together.
How to use a foam roller
When your body feels sore, you can directly choose to use the foam roller. The overall relaxation time is about 15 minutes. Use the pressure of the body to roll on the foam roller to help relax the muscles.
1. Back
Bend your legs at the knees, place the foam roller under your back, lie on your back, hold your head in your hands, and tighten your abdomen slightly
The legs drive the body to move forward and backward, causing the foam roller to roll back and forth on the upper back and shoulder joints
2. Buttocks
Sit on the foam roller with your legs crossed, support with one arm, and tighten your abdomen
Support your legs and hands to move your body vigorously, so that the foam roller rolls back and forth in the hip area
3. Front of thigh (quadriceps)
Plank support, place the foam roller on the front of the thigh
The shoulder joint drives the body up and down, causing the foam roller to roll back and forth within the range of the knee joint and hip joint
4. Inner thigh muscles
Elbow joint support, lie prone with one leg abducted, and place the foam roller under the inner thigh
The opposite leg drives the body to move left and right, making the foam roller roll back and forth on the inner thigh area
Precautions for using foam roller
To find the tangled sore points, you can use "fixed-point pressure" and fix it on the roller for a period of time to stretch the myofascia and muscles. Wait until the area is relaxed and then try to extend the rolling range. This will be better than just rolling back and forth. Help can't be solved.
The foam roller is not difficult to use. If used properly and combined with the correct exercise mode, it can indeed improve muscle extensibility, enhance body functionality, and resolve muscle tightness.