Foam rollers

RunDoozer · March 2013

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 · March 2013

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 · March 2013

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 · March 2013

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

moustache_flavored_lube · March 2013

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 · March 2013

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 · March 2013

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.