Can the foam shaft reduce muscle?
Foam shaft can be used to thin muscles, but the pain will be stronger when it is used. If you want to thin muscles, you must endure it. The initial function of foam shaft is to relax the formation of muscles after exercise, and now it is also used to lose weight, and the effect seems to be good. Foam shaft is a good tool, which can help us massage and relax fascia. Its characteristic is to use our own weight to roll and squeeze the myofascia back and forth, so as to achieve the purpose of massage. The foam shaft is suitable for everyone.
How to relax muscles with foam shaft?
1, relax calf muscles
The arms are vertically supported on the ground, and the palms are outward, which is convenient for physical activities. Hips off the ground, legs crossed, increasing the pressure on the massage part. Slide back and forth, feel the pain point and stay at the pain point for a few seconds.
2, relax the front thigh muscles
The elbow is supported on the ground, and the foam shaft moves under the thigh. The body leaves the ground and rolls back and forth on the foam shaft with the elbow as the support point. Feel the pain and stay there for a few more seconds.
3. Relax the lateral thigh muscles
The elbow in the same direction and the other foot are supported on the ground, and the massaged foot is straightened to keep the body balanced.
4. Relax the muscles at the back of thighs.
Hands on the ground, palms back. Place the thigh to be massaged on the foam shaft, keep the calf and buttocks off the ground and keep the waist stable.
Step 5 Relax your back, erector spinae.
Hands and elbows support the ground, as body support points, and the foam shaft slides upward from the hip to the middle of the waist. Don't put too much pressure on the spine, constantly adjust the center of gravity and don't fix it in one place.
6. Relax the trapezius muscles in the upper back.
The trapezius muscle of the upper back is in front, so put your hands on the back of your head to keep the center of gravity of the upper body stable and roll back and forth from the middle of your back.
Misunderstanding of using foam shaft
1, don't let it roll muscles directly after training. The method of segmentation can play a better relaxation effect.
2, the speed of rolling should not be too fast, and rolling with frequency can extend the time for muscle relaxation.
3, maintain the correct posture, pay attention to massage the body parts, be sure to observe whether your hips are drooping and whether your spine is twisted. , so as not to get hurt.
How to train calf with foam shaft
Practice: each leg goes back and forth 3-5 times, each time lasting about 3-5 minutes. Sit on the ground, support your weight with your hands, and put your calf on the foam shaft. The rolling part is from ankle to below knee. At first, you can roll your legs together, then you can cross your legs and concentrate your weight on one leg to increase the pressure.