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Originally Posted by icehog3
How do you use the foam roller, Dokk?
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I roll on it, Admiral.
Seriously, though, I'll set it on the hard ground (not a soft mat) to that it runs side-to-side. Then I'll lay back on it and roll in a manner that makes my body roll over the foam roller in an up and down (head to toe) motion. I'll place my arms in different positions to accentuate certain muscles (when I'm rolling for my lats, traps, and rear delts) and then roll slowly or rapidly to really rub those muscles out. It hurts ... but it hurts good.
I'll also do the same kind of rolling sort of on my side to hit the outer lats, delts, spinal erectors, and even the obliques. I also use the roller for my legs, either laying on my back to hit the hams and glutes or on my stomach to hit the quads (or on my side to hit the outer quads and glutes).
Gimme a call if that doesn't make sense or whatever. Dave Z is also a good person to talk to ... he (and Frank) helped turn me on to the roller.
I hope that helps, Admiral.