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Foot-SMR

How to do the Foot-SMR with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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How to do the Foot-SMR

  1. 1

    This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet. Start off seated with your shoes removed. Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.

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