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StretchingBeginner

IT Band Foam Rolling

Equipment:Foam Roll
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abductors

Secondary

Glutes

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on side, foam roller under outer thigh (IT band area).

  2. 2

    Support upper body with forearm.

  3. 3

    Cross top leg over, place foot flat on floor for support/control.

  4. 4

    Slowly roll from hip down towards knee along outer thigh.

  5. 5

    Apply tolerable pressure.

  6. 6

    Pause on tender spots 10-30s.

  7. 7

    Repeat other leg.