Below are a few ways to use the foam roller to strengthen your core.
Plank on Foam Roller
- Keep spine long
- Keep hips in neutral – don’t let them lift to the ceiling or sink towards the floor
- Keep even pressure in upper body and on toes, don’t let your shoulders do all the work
Plank Roll Out on Foam Roller
- Start at your wrists and roll to your elbows
- Let your hips lengthen in the front as you roll out
- Don’t use your hip flexors or quads to pull yourself up, use your stomach muscles
- Keep spine in neutral
Alternating Leg Lifts on Foam Roller
- Keep a neutral spine, don’t let your back over extend
- Just use finger tips for balance
- Keep neck and shoulders relaxed
Alternating Arm and Leg Lift on Roller
- Keep the spine long
- Keep weight even between hands and knees
- Contract through your core before you lift
