How to do it
Stack your supporting elbow directly under your shoulder for balance.
- 1
Lie on your side with the foam roller under your lower back.
- 2
Cross your top leg over and place the foot on the floor for stability.
- 3
Support your head with your hand, keeping your neck in line with your spine.
- 4
Gently roll from the bottom of your rib cage to your mid-lower back.
- 5
Switch sides and repeat the process.
Expert tip
Focus on breathing deeply to help relax the muscles and enhance the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling over the bony pelvis and hip area
- ✕Letting the waist sink toward the floor
- ✕Rolling past the lower back into the glutes