MobilityBeginnerfoam roller
Foam Rolling (Quads/IT Band)
Self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the quadriceps and iliotibial band. Helps reduce muscle tightness, improve tissue quality, and enhance recovery.
How to do it
- 1Lie face down with the foam roller under your quads
- 2Roll slowly from just above the knee to just below the hip
- 3Pause on tender spots for 20-30 seconds
- 4For IT band, roll from the outer knee up to the outer hip
Common mistakes
- Rolling too fast without pausing on trigger points
- Rolling directly on the kneecap or bony landmarks
- Holding breath — stay relaxed and breathe into tight spots
Muscles worked
quadricepship flexors
Variations
Easier
Soft-density foam roller
Harder
Firm roller, lacrosse ball, or barbell rollout
Used in
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