The Correct Way to Foam Roll

Author: Matthew Oliver

If you are strength training you have to get some sort of tissue work done, like a massage therapist or you need to do it yourself in the case of the foam roll. However massage therapist costs time and money so a foam roll has plenty of perks such as being accessible around any gym and an effective way to stretch before your workout.

However some athletes don’t know to foam roll to best of its potential. What you got to do is start at the top of that muscle whatever area of your body it is in the back or legs. You let the foam roll rest at that spot and you’ll notice right away that there is a resistance between the muscle and the foam roller. You’ve got to stay there and breathe, almost a meditative spot. You’ll find that the muscle will hurt however once you start to breathe and meditate the muscle will start to soften. This is because you are allowing the foam roll to stretch the muscle and utilising this to your advantage.

Instead of going quickly up and down and being so unaware of what is happening to your body that your fighting. Take your time with the foam roll and allow the pressure on the tissue and your body will thank you for it!

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