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Can you use a foam roller for abs?
However, strengthening and building the muscles doesnt necessarily mean youll develop a popping six-pack.
Strengthening and building them does matter.
What are the 3 deep core exercises you’re able to do with your foam roller?
Give these a try.
Place your foam roller horizontally beneath your shins and brace your stomach.
Pause, then extend both legs, driving the roller backward to the starting position.
Leg raises
Leg raisesdraw on the hip flexors and deeper core muscles to initiate movement.
Lay on your back with the foam roller resting just above your glutes, horizontally.
Slightly tuck your chin toward your chest and relax your upper back onto the ground.
Keep your stomach engaged and lower back pressing down.
Rest your hands by your sides for support or behind your head to make the move harder.
Horizontal supine squats
Start in the same position as exercise 2.
This time, bend both knees and lift your feet away from the floor into a tabletop position.
Rest your hands by your sides for support or behind your head to make the move harder.
Brace your stomach and gently press into the foam roller.
Pause, then bend your knees and return to the starting tabletop position.
Horizontal squats are likebear squatsflipped from prone to supine.
Aim for 5 rounds or adjust as you want.
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