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- 09-13-2006, 01:58 PM #1Anti-mediocrity ELITE MEMBER
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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).
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- 09-15-2006, 09:01 PM #3Lexen Xtreme
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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#
- 09-15-2006, 09:11 PM #4Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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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.Optimum Sports Performance
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I actually prefer the 12" long roller, it is easier to do unilateral work with the shorter ones.
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I bet you will be getting infractions for this, son.
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I thought this was going to be some sort of competition tan preparation thread.
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Originally Posted by Tatyana
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How do i tell? Originally Posted by Dale Mabry You guys are going to lose. You might as well just cheer for me, because Boston isn’t winning in Boston for the season opener. I’m sorry. " - Gilbert Arenas
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This a good article complete with descriptions and pics:
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=475832
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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?Total ownage. Originally Posted by kbm8795
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thoracolumbar fascia, dylan.
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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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