Foam Roller Post-Workout Stretches is a free 1 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your shoulders. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
How long does the Foam Roller Post-Workout Stretches take?
The full workout takes about 1 minutes, covering 8 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your calves, hamstrings, glutes & hip flexors, lower back, quadriceps, upper back & lower traps. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For best results, do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day in between, and pair it with sessions that target other muscle groups.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your calves. Make sure that you begin towards the top of the muscle, near the knee.
Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.
Slowly move yourself forward allowing your calves to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.
Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your hamstrings (back part of the thigh). Make sure that you begin towards the bottom of the muscle, near the knee.
Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.
Slowly move yourself forward allowing your hamstrings to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.
Sit on top of a foam roller. Place your left foot on top of your right knee and hold it in place with your right hand. Support yourself by placing your left hand behind you.
Begin the movement by slowly rolling yourself forward 2 to 3 inches. You’ll feel the stretch in your glutes.
Reverse the movement and continue the back and forth motion. When finished, repeat on the other side.
Sit on the ground and place a foam roller directly behind your lower back. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. As your feet support you, carefully lean back and on to the foam roller.
Turn slightly towards the right. Slowly roll your body down towards the ground for 2 to 3 inches.
Pause at the bottom and roll back up. Continue this back and forth motion at a slow and controlled pace. Repeat on the other side.
Place a foam roller on the ground and lay on top of it sideways at hip level. Begin with your right side. Make sure that the foam roller is supporting your hips. Brace your upper body with your elbow while you keep your lower body balanced with your feet.
Begin with the lower part of the hip (bottom of the buttocks). Roll your body down 2 to 3 inches. Pause to feel the pressure on the TFL band.
Slowly reverse the movement. Repeat on the other side.
Place a foam roller on the ground and lay on top of it so that the foam roller is supporting your quadriceps (upper part of the leg). Brace your upper body with your elbows.
Make sure that the foam roller is positioned near the bottom of the muscle towards the knees but NOT on the knee. You will work your way up towards your hips from here.
Slowly move yourself forward allowing your quadriceps to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.
Sit on the ground and place a foam roller directly behind your lower back. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. Bring your feet to hip-width and allow them to support you as you carefully lean back and on to the foam roller.
Move your body down on the foam roller until it reaches your upper back. Brace your core and begin by slowly rolling your body up 2 to 3 inches.
Pause and slowly roll the opposite way. Be sure to roll out at different levels on your upper back.