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StretchingFoam Roller

Roll Around the World Lying on Floor

Intensity
duration
MET
2.3energy expenditure
Type
Stretching

Target muscles

  • Traps20%
  • Shoulders20%
  • Lats20%
  • Chest20%
  • Abs20%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your chin tucked slightly to protect your neck during circles.

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor with the foam roller under your upper back.

  2. 2

    With your knees bent and feet flat, lift your hips off the ground.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms above your chest with palms together.

  4. 4

    Slowly make large circular motions with your arms, rolling the foam roller around your upper back, shoulders, and chest area.

  5. 5

    Reverse the direction of your arm circles to ensure an even stretch.

Expert tip

Ensure you cover all areas around the shoulder girdle, chest, and upper back for a comprehensive stretch.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Dropping the hips during arm circles
  • ✕Making the arm circles too small
  • ✕Skipping the reversal of circle direction
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