Upper Body Foam Rolling Techniques

How to do Foam Rolling, Upper Body Foam Rolling Techniques

Back Foam Rolling

By Phydmin February 28, 2023

To begin Foam Rolling the back muscles:

Start with your roller positioned beneath your mid-back. To provide your head with support, you can use your clasped hands to cradle the back of your hand. Alternatively, you can cross your arms over your chest, like a push up. Choose whichever feels right for you. Then, lift your hips up until they are no longer on the ground.
Now, you’ll want to roll your body downwards. This will put the roller in direct contact with your upper shoulders. Make sure your hips never touch the floor.

TIP: You should definitely NOT use the roller on your lower back or neck. That’s best left to a professional masseuse. Rolling here will actually cause more tension and pain.

How to do Foam Rolling, Upper Body Foam Rolling Techniques

Lats Foam Rolling

By Phydmin February 28, 2023

To foam roll the lat muscles:

Start by resting on your side, the arm on the bottom extended out, but not rigid; keep it relaxed. Place the roller just above the bottom your ribs, midway up your torso.
Roll upwards. You should stop around your underarms.

TIPS: Shoulder blade tightness is a common problem. So, it is likely that you’ll come across a sore or tight spot during this. When that happens, keep breathing and continue working for about a minute. You’ll need to adjust your angles to roll other parts of this muscle group, similar to the legs.