Beginner exercise
Foot-SMR
Technique
How to perform Foot-SMR
- This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet.
- Start off seated with your shoes removed.
- Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot.
- This will be your starting position.
- Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot.
- Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Flexor Hallucis Longus.
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