How to Use a Foam Roller

Trouble · 09-13-2006, 02:58 PM

The technique is called myofascial release.

Here is an NASM article with photographs for variations on roller use for various muscle groups.

You can find a foam roller by doing a google search on the terms:

myofacial release and foam roller

Many retail sources sell these rollers. Get one that at least 6" x 36" (long) and has a firm core (the soft foam ones wear down and are useless after a while).

DOMS · 09-13-2006, 04:10 PM

Perfect. This is exactly what I'm looking for.

Thanks!

Seanp156 · 09-15-2006, 10:01 PM

I'm assuming I'll want a full round roller? Also, how do you tell if it has a firm core, or soft? This website doesn't say: http://www.power-systems.com/nav/clo...oam/Rollers/6#

**P-funk** · 09-15-2006, 10:11 PM

yes, you want a full round one. the half ones are used for exericses like split squats and single leg stuff...balance training....proprioceptive bull shit.

it will say if it is re-enforced. the more expensive one is the re-enforced one.

**Dale Mabry** · 09-15-2006, 10:15 PM

I actually prefer the 12" long roller, it is easier to do unilateral work with the shorter ones.

TJ Cline · 09-15-2006, 10:35 PM

This thread is one of a kind.

goandykid · 09-15-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I actually prefer the 12" long roller

I knew it

**Dale Mabry** · 09-16-2006, 06:48 AM

I bet you will be getting infractions for this, son.

Tatyana · 09-16-2006, 10:45 AM

I thought this was going to be some sort of competition tan preparation thread.

This site is surreal!

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**P-funk** · 09-16-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatyana

I thought this was going to be some sort of competition tan preparation thread.

This site is surreal!

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T

*no comment*

*P-funk bites tounge and slowly backs out of thread*

goandykid · 09-16-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I bet you will be getting infractions for this, son.

How do i tell?

Gordo · 09-19-2006, 10:13 AM

This a good article complete with descriptions and pics:

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=475832

BigDyl · 10-01-2006, 12:55 AM

I'm getting frustrated.

I do not see a single picture where the foam roller is used on the lower back on the erector spinae. I figured this would be the MOSt important area you could possibly foam roll.

Any ideas?

**Dale Mabry** · 10-01-2006, 08:20 AM

thoracolumbar fascia, dylan.

Trouble · 10-06-2006, 05:58 PM

Excellent resource for learning how to to use your foam roller:

See this website for details.

09-13-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
Trouble Anti-mediocrity Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: On Loan From A Distant Star System Posts: 2,076 Photos: 2	How to Use a Foam Roller The technique is called myofascial release. Here is an NASM article with photographs for variations on roller use for various muscle groups. You can find a foam roller by doing a google search on the terms: myofacial release and foam roller Many retail sources sell these rollers. Get one that at least 6" x 36" (long) and has a firm core (the soft foam ones wear down and are useless after a while).

09-15-2006, 10:01 PM	#3
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,512 Photos: 3	I'm assuming I'll want a full round roller? Also, how do you tell if it has a firm core, or soft? This website doesn't say: http://www.power-systems.com/nav/clo...oam/Rollers/6# My Journal

09-15-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,699	yes, you want a full round one. the half ones are used for exericses like split squats and single leg stuff...balance training....proprioceptive bull shit. it will say if it is re-enforced. the more expensive one is the re-enforced one. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

09-15-2006, 10:15 PM	#5
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	I actually prefer the 12" long roller, it is easier to do unilateral work with the shorter ones. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

09-16-2006, 06:48 AM	#8
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	I bet you will be getting infractions for this, son. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

09-13-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	Perfect. This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!

09-15-2006, 10:35 PM	#6
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	This thread is one of a kind.

09-16-2006, 10:45 AM	#9
Tatyana Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK-just outside London Posts: 580 Photos: 10	I thought this was going to be some sort of competition tan preparation thread. This site is surreal! x x x T

09-19-2006, 10:13 AM	#12
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,076 Photos: 8	This a good article complete with descriptions and pics: http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=475832

10-01-2006, 08:20 AM	#14
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 14,335 Photos: 10	thoracolumbar fascia, dylan. If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

10-06-2006, 05:58 PM	#15
Trouble Anti-mediocrity Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: On Loan From A Distant Star System Posts: 2,076 Photos: 2	Foam Roller Books and DVDs Excellent resource for learning how to to use your foam roller: See this website for details.

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