Foam rollers

RunDoozer

Looking into gettting some foam rollers because my legs and back are always pretty tight after lifting. I have seen people swearing by them. I am wondering what kind, brand, and size I would need. I am 6'0 220 and have pretty big thighs.

Cheers. :drinker:

Rose_bee

I'm seeing a p/t for back issues, and I got a foam roller from her. It's around 6" in diameter, and long enough that I can lay on it lengthwise (pec/shoulder stretch). It's made of just generic white tightly compacted foam.

It's been fantastic for loosening up my overly-tight back muscles.

dstromley1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Density-BLACK-Foam-Roller-24x6-Extra-Firm-for-YOGA-PILATES-THERAPY-/160890603882?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2575d3c96a

Any of them will work, just make sure u get high density foam and its pretty stiff.. they make a rumble roller too, its got lil nubs on it feels awsome

1ConcreteGirl

Foam rollers are expensive. Know what isn't? A yard length of 4" PVC pipe. Works like a charm.

moustache_flavored_lube

I am very happy with this one. I roll daily. It is more expensive than many, but you don't have to replace it nearly as often.

http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B0040EKZDY/ref=sr_1_3?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1362521323&sr=1-3


ETA I am 185 5'11" it is a good size I roll one leg at a time

GiddyupTim

Foam rollers are expensive. Know what isn't? A yard length of 4" PVC pipe. Works like a charm.

This is what a fair number of people use. Course, you gotta be really tough. That pipe is hard!

matt2442

i love my foam roller more than anything in the world

Also, you dont need that big one to get the job done honestly. I have one made by "sklz" it's pretty good, and it's not the one with the spikes, which I would suggest trying out before you were to buy it. Those things hurt.

HMVOL7409

My high density foam roller was $30. Not expensive to me when you consider the numerous benefits it provides.

RM10003

Definitely get the high density version. You'll crush out the white one pretty quickly.

stefferoo2012

I purchased my foam roller on Amazon for about $30.

iceey

I've seen these at the gym. How do you use them?

HMVOL7409

I've seen these at the gym. How do you use them?

Search online for videos. It's hard to explain but so worth it. Bought it for ITBS from running but it's now a key component to my leg day.