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Foam Roller
Roll Hamstrings and Glute Sitting on Floor
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise involves using a foam roller to target and release tension in the hamstrings and glutes. It aids in muscle recovery, improves flexibility, and reduces muscle soreness by applying pressure to the muscle fibers.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended and a foam roller under your hamstrings.
- Place your hands on the floor behind you for support.
- Lift your hips slightly off the ground and gently roll back and forth from your glutes to your knees.
- Pause on tight spots for a few seconds, then continue rolling.
- Perform the roll for 30-60 seconds or as needed to release tension.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings