10 Foam Roller Exercises With Photos and Muscle Maps

Self-myofascial release: pressure applied to soft tissue before or after training.

Movements 10
Muscle Groups 6
Beginner 3
Intermediate 7

Foam Roller Back Exercises 3

Pulling movements, spinal extension and posture. All back exercises →

Foam Roller Biceps Exercises 1

Bending the elbow and turning the palm upward. All biceps exercises →

Foam Roller Glutes Exercises 2

Hip extension — the engine behind squats, hinges and sprinting. All glutes exercises →

Foam Roller Quadriceps Exercises 1

Straightening the knee. All quadriceps exercises →

Foam Roller Hamstrings Exercises 1

Bending the knee and extending the hip. All hamstrings exercises →

Foam Roller Calves Exercises 2

Pointing and flexing the foot; ankle stability. All calves exercises →

Frequently Asked Questions

What exercises can I do with foam roller?

Fitnit lists 10, covering 6 muscle groups. Self-myofascial release: pressure applied to soft tissue before or after training.

Are foam roller exercises good for beginners?

3 of the 10 are rated beginner, including Hamstring-SMR, Latissimus Dorsi-SMR, Lower Back-SMR.

Does Fitnit count foam roller reps automatically?

Not for these yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; everything else can be logged manually.

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