How to Use a Foam Roller

[Trouble]

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]

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

Thanks!

 

[Seanp156]

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/closeup.aspx?c=109&sc=112&g=1299&Foam/Rollers/6#

 

[P-funk]

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]

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

 

[GFR]

This thread is one of a kind.

 

[goandykid]

I actually prefer the 12" long roller

I knew it

 

[Dale Mabry]

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

 

[Tatyana]

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

This site is surreal!

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[P-funk]

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]

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

How do i tell?

 

[Gordo]

This a good article complete with descriptions and pics:

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

 

[BigDyl]

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]

thoracolumbar fascia, dylan.

 

[Trouble]

Foam Roller Books and DVDs

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

See this website for details.