How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor with knees bent for support.
- 1
Lie on your back with the foam roller vertically aligned under your spine.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides to open up the chest.
- 3
Hold this position for several deep breaths, then slowly move your arms up and down to massage the area.
Expert tip
Breathe deeply to facilitate a deeper stretch across the chest and shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the foam roller drift off the spine
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back over the roller
- ✕Letting arms drop too low past shoulder level