Beginner exercise
Lower Back-SMR
Also called Lower Back Foam roller
Technique
How to perform Lower Back-SMR
- In a seated position, place a foam roll under your lower back.
- Cross your arms in front of you and protract your shoulders.
- This will be your starting position.
- Raise your hips off of the floor and lean back, keeping your weight on your lower back.
- Now shift your weight slightly to one side, keeping your weight off of the spine and on the muscles to the side of it.
- Roll over your lower back, holding points of tension for 10-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other side.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Erector Spinae.
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