What are the core strength training exercises on the foam roller?

Everyone thinks that the foam roller can only be used for massage and relaxation after stretching the muscles, but in fact, the foam roller can also assist us in auxiliary training. If we want to practice core strength training, we can use a foam roller to work out together. So what do you think of the core strength training on the foam roller? Let’s go take a look below!

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1. Foam roller push-ups

Technique: Support both hands on the foam roller, with the torso and lower limbs aligned Stand in a straight line, place your toes on the ground, and then complete the push-up movement.

Comment: During the lifting and lowering stages, the shoulder straps and arms must be stable to avoid swinging of the trunk.

2. Foam roller elbow push-ups

Technique: Support both hands on the foam roller, with the torso and lower limbs in a straight line, and support the ground with the toes , clamp both sides of the torso with your elbows, and then complete the push-up action.

Commentary: During the lifting and lowering stages, the shoulder straps and arms must be stable, and the elbows should be clamped on both sides of the trunk to prevent the trunk from swinging.

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3. Foam roller forward tilt hand support

Technique: The torso is in a prone position, and the hands are supported on the On the foam roller, keep your trunk and lower limbs in a straight line, lean your arms forward 15° to 30°, and maintain this position for a few seconds.

Commentary: Avoid excessive forward leaning of the arms and excessive elevation of the hip joints.

4. Exchange hand supports and elbow supports on the foam roller

Technique: Place your hands on the foam roller in a double support position, with your trunk and lower limbs in a straight line. And stand on the ground with your toes. In the descent stage, first support the body with the right elbow and the left hand. In the support stage, the right elbow switches to the right hand, and the left hand forms a double support position to support the body; then the left elbow and the right hand support the body before descending, and in the support stage, the left elbow switches to the left hand. , support your body with the support of your left and right hands.

Comment: When the elbows and hands are exchanged, due to the different support heights on the left and right sides, the torso will appear at a certain angle.At this time, you need to actively control your trunk and tilt it as small as possible, and at the same time, you need to speed up the exchange of elbows and hands.