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Recovery

Foam Roll Upper Back

Upper Back

A self-massage technique using a foam roller across the upper-back region with controlled pressure.

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Foam Roller

Exercise Demonstration

Visual demo

Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.

Key Cues

Do it well.

01

Place the roller beneath the upper back.

02

Support the head without pulling on the neck.

03

Use the feet to move slowly.

04

Keep the rolling range within the upper-back region.

Common Mistakes

Watch for this.

01

Rolling directly over the neck or lower back.

02

Letting the head fall backward.

03

Using excessive pressure or speed.

Exercise Family

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