Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll
Melt away chest & shoulder tension! This floor-based roll targets tight muscles for improved mobility & comfort.
The Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the back. You'll need: foam roller.
Required Equipment
Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll
Begin by lying face down on the floor with a foam roller placed under your chest area.
Keep your hands stretched in front of you, palms down, and your legs extended with your toes touching the ground.
Use your toes and hands to gently move your body forward and back, rolling the foam roller over your chest and front shoulder area.
Apply enough pressure to feel a stretch and mild discomfort but no pain.
Roll slowly, taking deep breaths, and concentrating the rolling motion on tight or sore areas in the muscles.
Spend extra time on these spots, but not for too long to avoid bruising.
Continue for a set duration, such as 30 seconds to 1 minute on each area or as recommended.
Repeat if necessary, working both sides of the chest and shoulders equally.
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Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll FAQs
What muscles does the Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll work?
The Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll?
Foam roller.
What workout day should the Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Floor Lying Chest Front-Shoulder Roll variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Foam-Roll Serratu Wall Slide, Foam-Roll Chest Alternative, Foam-Roll Upper-Back and Foam-Roll Floor Lat Mobilization.
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