All human beings should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves – Kelly Starrett
These are wise words from Dr. Starrett, owner of CrossFit San Francisco, founder of MobilityWod.com and author of the revolutionary book, Becoming A Supple Leopard. With great strength comes great responsibility – that is, for keeping your body in top working order.
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Foam rolling is a fantastic way to enhance mobility, alleviate soreness and improve overall movement quality. But once you’ve gained a certain level of size and strength, those cushy little rollers feel more like a pile of pillows than a deep tissue massage. How do we get the relief we need?
Just like your muscles adapt to heavier weight by getting stronger, your body adapts to the massaging effect of foam rolling, requiring more intense pressure to get your tissues to relax and loosen up. Two of my favorite tools for advanced foam rolling are the PVC pipe and lacrosse ball.
My latest article on Stack shows you how to use these two simple tools to supercharge your warm-up and speed up recovery between sessions. Check it out:
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