Rolling the Rhomboids with a Ball vs. Foam Roller
Hey, guys, last week I showed you how to use a foam roller to roll out the calves. And I said if you checked back this week I’d show you how to do it with a tennis ball. Well I lied, as here I’m using a foam ball. But the truth is that any ball will work, and there are special balls just for this of varying densities and designs. In this video I’ll show you how to roll the rhomboids out.
While foam rollers are great for larger muscle groups like the long muscles of the legs and lats, I prefer balls for the smaller muscle groups. So in the video about I’m doing another myofascial release segment, this time using a foam ball instead of a roller. Also, I’m using the wall instead of the floor, which decrease the amount of pressure applied. In addition, most people find it easier to maneuver against the wall rather than the floor.
So you first want to get the ball in place, in the area that you’re having the most problems with. Stand close to the wall, and with one hand place the ball behind your back. Then trap it by leaning into it. You’re now going to scan that area by moving the ball between your back and the wall. When you come across a tight area, hold steady pressure leaning into the wall doing short rolls in multiple directions.
Roll each area for 15 seconds if you are new to this. Then eventually work yourself up to one minute. If you enjoy the videos I post, be sure to subscribe to my You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/OptimumCondition. I’ll be back next week with more info to help you live life to the optimum!
Melissa
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