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Hello, and welcome to the latest installment if my short series on lower body self release! Today we take a look at the adductor muscles, also known as the inner thigh. Chances are the general public completely ignore this area while stretching, and they should. Tight #adductors make for #tighthips and that's especially detrimental when squatting. But of course this can be resolved with #selfmyofascialrelease. Simply place your #foamroller under your chosen adductor with your elbows out front, and roll back and forth in a controlled manner 8 - 10 times. Just be sure to not apply too much pressure right away. #unitedinstrength #squat #igfitness #igpowerlifting #intermediatestrengthtraining #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcpt #beginnerstrengthtraining #selfreleasetips #nasm #nasmcertified #iamacpt #selfmyofascialrelease #smr #onlinepersonaltraining #certifiedpersonaltrainer #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BtR-8jnFrCQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7yu9et6g6yer

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Welcome to part 2 of my short series of tips for lower body self release! Today we're going to discuss the #feet. Most of us are on our feet all day and that could lead to many things if not addressed, such as #plantarfasciitis or #tightarches. With the help of a #lacrosseball, you can massage all the areas of the foot that give you pain, whether it be the heel, the ball, etc. Simply roll your foot across the ball in a controlled manner for 1 - 2 minutes per foot. The key here is that you use a lacrosse ball. You can use a tennis ball if you'd like; however it won't be as dense as a lacrosse ball and will soften under the pressure of your foot. #unitedinstrength #selfmyofascialrelease #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #nasm #powerlifting #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #iamacpt #nevergiveup #nevergivein #letstraintogether #ificandoitsocanyou #selfreleasetips #certifiedpersonaltrainer #onlinepersonaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMiNP9lW5t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w8td7rqxs4jw

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Welcome to the latest post in my miniseries on Upper Body Self Release! Today we're going to talk about loosening up #tightlats. Your #lats are one of the bigger muscles in your body (the #quadriceps being the biggest) and they're the ones you rely on for #chinups, #pullups, and for #stabilization during the #benchpress and #overheadpress. Tightness can cause rounded shoulders and #poorposture, as well as #shoulderpain in some. In order to loosen up this area you can simply take a foam roller and place it under your armpit. Depending on the side you're rolling out, lie on that leg, place your opposing foot on the ground and use your hips to move your lats up and down the roller. Roll each side 8 - 12 times or more if needed. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #rumbleroller #selfmyofascialrelease #selfreleasetips #selfrelease #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #latisimusdorsi #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #onlinepersonaltraining #oneononepersonaltraining #letstraintogether https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6l0BjlO8f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nizlrpk7qwe7

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Welcome to the lastest clip in my miniseries on lower body #selfrelease! Do you sit down for your job as I do. If so, your #quads are probably very tight and that can pull your pelvis forward. Not addressing this can lead to a curve in your #lowerback, leading to chronic pain. I'd know from experience! So take a #foamroller and place either leg over it above the knee. From there roll up until the roller reaches the hip. Do this 10 - 12 times per leg. #unitedinstrength #selfreleasetips #nasm #selfmyofascialrelease #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #nasmcpt #powerbodybuilding #iamacpt #nasmcertified #triggerpointtherapy #tptherapy #strong #strength #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #onlinepersonaltraining #certifiedpersonaltrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrZv05F5tY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nvxqmiafxlh8