8 Best Foam Roller Exercises to Relieve Muscle Pain and Tension

Lateral Quad Massage

Perfect for alleviating quad tightness and knee pain. Position the foam roller perpendicular to your body, and lie on your right thigh with your left foot for support.

Hamstring Roll Out

Effective for hamstring tightness, knee, and back pain. Sit on the floor with legs extended, and roll the foam roller beneath your thighs.

Lat Smash

Targets shoulder pain. Lie on your right side with the foam roller beneath your armpit.

Oblique Massage

Relieves ab and back pain. Lie on your right side with the foam roller beneath your abdomen. Rock forward and back to massage the obliques, then switch to the left side.

Tricep Smash

Helps with shoulder and elbow pain. Place the foam roller horizontally and rest the back of your upper arm on it. Flex and extend your elbow to massage the triceps, then switch arms.

Rhomboid Massage and Chest Opener

Targets upper back pain, chest tightness, and shoulder pain. Lie on the foam roller vertically, supporting your head, back, and butt.

Upper Back Extension Massage

Relieves upper back and shoulder pain. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor.

Adductor Massage

Ideal for relieving groin tightness and knee pain. Lie on your stomach with the foam roller parallel to your body.