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Foam Roll Traction

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Foam Roller

Starting Position

Place the foam roller on the ground and position your lower back on it. Extend your arms out to the sides of the body.

Procedure

  1. Masssage your lower to mid-back by slowly moving up and down on the foam roller.
  2. Press into the foam roller for a deeper "release".

Coaching Keys

  • Find a tender spot and apply more pressure to it.

You Should Feel it...

In your lower and mid-back muscles

Exercise Purpose

Improves flexibility and movement in the torso Decreases pain and stiffness.

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