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Hamstrings Foam Roll

Beginner

Hamstrings Foam Roll

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Hamstrings Foam Roll decreases tissue tension and soreness in hamstrings. It can also improve the hamstring region's range of movement, speed, and flexibility.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Take a foam roller and sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you, and your hands should be on the floor behind you, toes pointing away from your body. Place the foam roller under one hamstring and lift the other ankle so that it rests on the knee of the foam roller.
  • Step 2

    Lift your hips so that your weight is on your hands and the foam roller. Rock back and forth to roll the foam roller up and down the tendon.

Muscle Groups

Hamstrings Foam Roll targets Hamstrings as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Avoid scrolling too fast. Start at a slow pace, moving through the muscles in a controlled manner.
  • If this is too painful, you can start by rotating both hamstrings instead of just one.
  • Avoid excessive pressure at first; instead, start with light pressure and build up over the course of the set.