Foam roller and strength training...

[cransplash]

I always thought you use a foam roller for tight muscles... but some threads on here make me think that it can also be used for sore muscles too?

Meaning, after working out legs, I can get vey sore the next day (usually after lunges, squats, etc.) It hurts to walk down stairs, sit down, etc. I thought this was lactic acid build up so I just make a concerted effort to drink a ton of water, but would a foam roller help my muscles out in this situation? (I don't really get "tight" muscles.)

[texassmith]

Yes! Foam roll right after you work out. It can make a world of difference.

[gnomesweetgnome]

Foam rollers help break up the lactic acid deposits in your muscles that are causing soreness. So, combining foam rolling with your increased water intake should help your soreness more than just water alone.

[grace]

Foam rolling can help with soreness. It can increase blood flow and clear everything out.

[cransplash]

got it thanks.

Now that I'm thinking of it, do I just YT videos to see how to use it?

[texassmith]

Jun 16, 2012 15:49:45 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Now that I'm thinking of it, do I just YT videos to see how to use it?

yes

[aweilba]

Well, I don't use a foam roller, but what I use does the same thing, I'm assuming. I use The Stick (can be found at www.thestick.com/). I always use it after working out. Got started on it when I was still doing competitive swimming, and it works for all sore muscles after working out, but it's good for tight ones, too. I can tell a difference in my soreness when I don't use it after a workout.

[malibu]

I have a foam roller and had no idea I could use it for sore muscles! I get really, really tight calf muscles, definitely going to try using it for that!