Foam roller triceps exercises might look quite awkward and uncomfortable, but we promise you will want to make these a part of your regular recovery routine in no time.
The triceps (also known as triceps brachii) is a large muscle on the back of the upper arm. It is the muscle primarily responsible for the extension of the elbow. If you are into weight training, you may work on the triceps regularly to give the arm the shape you desire, but the recovery process is just as important.
Foam rolling triceps can help relax tight muscles and increase blood flow. This is an important part of your routine as a warm up because if you don’t first loosen tight muscles, you may not be engaging the correct muscles when you’re working out. It is also equally important for a cool down and recovery after a workout as to avoid strain and injury.
Try out these foam roller triceps exercises:
Sitting down triceps foam rolling:
- Place your foam roller on a table in front of you.
- Then place the back of your upper arm on the foam roller right above your elbow.
- You can use your other hand to apply pressure to the triceps.
- Gently lean from side to side.
- Find any trigger points and hold the foam roller in place for 30 seconds.
- With a Pulseroll vibrating foam roller, you can let the vibrations work their magic getting deep into the muscle.
Laying down triceps foam rolling:
- Lay down on your side.
- Stretch your arm out above your head, you can bend the elbow if you want to or keep it straight.
- Position your other hand flat on the floor for stability.
- Place the foam roller underneath the upper arm right above the elbow.
- Gently lean from side to side.
- Find any trigger points and hold the foam roller in place for 30 seconds.
- With a Pulseroll vibrating foam roller, you can let the vibrations work their magic getting deep into the muscle.
Make sure you’re making foam roller triceps exercises a part of your recovery routine!
However, don't forget to work on the biceps too, as it’s important to work on every muscle group to get the best results!
