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is foam rolling supposed to be strenuous?

thepiratemd
thepiratemd Posts: 65
edited January 31 in Fitness and Exercise
I previously thought it was supposed to be more relaxing, just like a yoga stretch

but I've found that when foam rolling, I mostly need to support my body up with my other limbs, like a plank. this is a lot of work!

am I doing it wrong?

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Most of your weight should actually be on the roller and your arms more for stability but it's work and can be quite uncomfortable if enough pressure is applied for it to be effective.

    Not quite as uncomfortable as a deep tissue massage but ...........
  • thepiratemd
    thepiratemd Posts: 65
    gotcha thanks
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