How to do it
Plant your top hand on the floor to regulate how much weight sits on the roller.
- 1
Lie on your side with a foam roller under your armpit area, extending the bottom arm.
- 2
Slowly roll up and down from your armpit to just above your waist.
- 3
Pause on any tight or sore spots for a few seconds.
- 4
Repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
To increase the intensity, you can stack your legs on top of each other or adjust the angle of your body.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling past the armpit onto the shoulder
- ✕Letting the bottom arm bend at the elbow
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the floor