Foam Roll Rhomboids

Equipment Needed: 

  • Open floor, or yoga mat
  • Foam Roller

 

Instructions: 

  1. Lie down with your mid-back on top of a foam roller
  2. Either cross your arms (hug yourself) or interlock your fingers and push your shoulders forward, both will help expose more muscles
  3. Position the foam roller so it is contacting the level of your shoulder blades
  4. Lean to one side
  5. Roll up and down over the foam roller applying firm but tolerable pressure
  6. Focus on any particularly tender areas
  7. Roll for the prescribed amount of time then switch sides

Common Errors:  

  • Make sure to relax the muscle being massaged

 

Progressions / Regressions:

If this is too challenging:

  • N/A

If you want more of a challenge:

  • N/A