Brace first
Before you roll, set your ribs down, squeeze your glutes and breathe behind a braced core.
The training room
Learn the movement. Build the habit.
A clear place to start with your equipment. Get familiar with the basics, find a range you control, and make each session worth showing up for.
Training principles
Control before range. Range before load.
These are general training pointers. The setup and instructions supplied with your equipment always come first.
Own the range
Only roll as far as you can return with a neutral spine. Range comes with time, not force.
Slow is strong
Three seconds out, one second pause, two seconds back. Tempo turns reps into results.
Your first session
Fifteen minutes. Four steps.
- 01
Set up
Kneel on a mat with the roller directly under your shoulders, forearms on the pads, hands on the handle.
- 02
Brace
Exhale, tuck your pelvis slightly and lock your ribs down. Keep your neck long.
- 03
Roll short
Roll forward a short distance, pause, and pull back with your core. 3 sets of 6–8 reps.
- 04
Rest and repeat
Rest 60 seconds between sets. Stop when your form breaks, not when the set ends.
Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional if you have injuries or medical conditions.
The progression plan
Three phases. Six weeks.
Train three times a week. Move to the next phase when the current one feels controlled from first rep to last.
| Phase | Weeks | Main lift | Sets × reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · Foundation | 1–2 | Short kneeling rollout | 3 × 6–8 | 3s out · 1s hold · 2s back |
| 02 · Control | 3–4 | Mid-range kneeling rollout | 4 × 8 | 3s out · 2s hold · 2s back |
| 03 · Strength | 5–6+ | Full-range + angled rollouts | 4 × 10 | 4s out · 1s hold · 2s back |
Exercise library
Six moves to master.
Build your sessions from these. Start with the first two and add the rest as your control improves.
Kneeling rollout
The foundation. Short range, strict brace, slow return.
Plank hold on roller
Forearms on the pads, hold a long, braced plank for 20–40 seconds.
Angled rollout
Roll toward 11 and 1 o'clock to bias the obliques.
Paused rollout
Hold for two seconds at the furthest controlled point.
Full-range rollout
Extend until your body is nearly straight, then return under control.
Pike pull-in
From a plank, pull the roller toward you while lifting your hips.
Start today
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