Foam-Roll Hamstring
Ease hamstring tension! Roll away knots and improve flexibility with this simple, effective exercise.
The Foam-Roll Hamstring mainly works the hamstrings. You'll need: foam roller.
Required Equipment
Foam-Roll Hamstring Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings
Foam-Roll Hamstring Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Foam-Roll Hamstring
Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
Place a foam roller under your thighs (hamstrings).
Support your body weight by placing your hands on the floor behind you, fingers pointing away from your body.
Slowly roll forward and back so that the foam roller moves from just above the back of your knees to just under your buttocks.
Spend extra time on any particularly tight or sore spots.
You can increase the pressure by crossing one leg over the other to focus on one hamstring at a time.
Continue rolling for the desired duration or number of repetitions, then switch legs if doing one at a time.
Remember to breathe steadily throughout the stretch.
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Foam-Roll Hamstring FAQs
What muscles does the Foam-Roll Hamstring work?
The Foam-Roll Hamstring mainly works the hamstrings. The main muscles are the hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Foam-Roll Hamstring?
Foam roller.
What workout day should the Foam-Roll Hamstring go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Foam-Roll Hamstring variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Floor Seated Calf Mobilization Roll, Foam-Roll Glute, Foam-Roll Hip Thrust and Foam-Roll Lower-Back Mobilisation.
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