Roll Iliopsoas
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Rolling the iliopsoas involves using a foam roller to massage and release tension in the hip flexor area. This exercise can help improve hip mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and prevent lower back pain by focusing on releasing the iliopsoas muscle group.
How to do it
- Lie face down with a foam roller under your hip region.
- Prop yourself on your forearms, keeping your body straight.
- Roll slowly back and forth from your hip to your lower thigh.
- Focus on tight spots, pausing for a few seconds.
- Repeat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Muscles worked
Primary Iliopsoas
Secondary Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis