The BEST 5 Minute FOAM ROLLER Routine You'll Ever Do

[@Criticalbench]

*DISCOVER Why Stretching WON'T Make You Flexible > **www.criticalbench.com/stretching*

[@greatvoicelessons]

luv your vids brian and following along w/ u. also i have the foam roller too. also good that u always remove your shoes and just do socks which is good for stability and mechanics and u should continue. i would like to see more your home workouts. i like following along, u explain well, u are handsome and u present well. ❤️kim

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching

[@idraw4895]

It will like your video is good but this id total bs

[@aleksandermolak5885]

Thanks, brother, great video! ❤ When I tried to get the ebook, the page gives me an infinite "loading animation" after providing my email address

[@lorenrenee1]

I’m so impressed he’s not screaming in pain like I do.

[@Criticalbench]

Truly Coach Brian's signature! He never disappoints!

[@aramos6089]

U might be and probably are very tight. Meaning your muscles are tight

[@macnero4932]

Lol eventually it’ll be less painful

[@knightrdrx]

More you do it..

[@knightrdrx]

And it's not a rumble roller

[@jat-1689]

I’m an athlete, and foam rolling was not an option for recovery or warming up, we do massages and stretching instead. I bought a roller just a few weeks ago and did the routine myself, massive help btw. I’m way more agile, less unnecessary injuries due to lack of stretch in some areas, just overall better. Thanks for the introduction to foam rolling!

[@Criticalbench]

Love to hear it, scream it louder because there are still people who doubt. 💪

[@blairmarshall544]

Love this delivery. It’s not the over the top peppy high energy crap all other fitness coaches are spewing out on yt. Just great info delivered well.

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you very much!!

[@Nini_369]

First time I ever foam rolled my Lats and Quads ” I was speaking in tounge lol ,,, the things we overlook” foam rolling and stretching really changed my life for the best🙏🏽

[@Criticalbench]

Good stuff!

[@Internationale1]

How did it change your life? Never thought of doing this exercise.

[@PULAG]

He quit 3 days later..

[@blessed2338]

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[@Paddycazcabel]

Just did this on the Lats for a first time now, im a rock climber. Holy fuck, I am screaming every roll, but I knooowww it's a good pain, what a discovery

[@alandmcleod5988]

I'm new to foam rolling so, of course, scanned KZbin and watched heaps. Dude, your's the best!!!

[@renee8543]

Thanks for the video. I liked how you were real and was like this hurts. I was hurting doing this. But it was a hurt so good pain. This was longer than 5 minutes, but you tried! First time I saw one of your videos, I look for your others.

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! Glad you liked it, Renee 👍

[@AlexandriaPierreEtienne]

This is perfect! I always felt awkward and unsure how to use these but your suggestions are super helpful thank you!

[@Criticalbench]

You're so welcome!

[@Rickiizthe1]

Thanx for the intro on using the roller, I work in the medical field and the dangers of using a foam roller on the lower back or lumbar is too risky....so i wouldn't suggest to do that anymore...but thanx for the foam roller quick guide bro, its helps my tight muscles 😊😊

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome

[@Rickiizthe1]

Well when you use the foam roller it's OK to use it on your back where you have more thoracic support meaning your chest, but as you move lower past the rib cage, there is no support for your spine in the lower lumbar region. Our spines already contort in the S shape curve so you are pushing in the same direction but added more pressure on your organs....plus if the person is dealing with a pinch nerve or sciatica you could be making the problems worse.... Some people who have back issues don't require tightening or elongating of the spine.

[@Rickiizthe1]

Here's a link to Vid to help Explain in a bit more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Gnepuufstleas

[@kanecooper8174]

He didn’t foam roll his lower back…

[@patriciarudolph9089]

Thanks you there was pain here and there but with time it will get better! Asante ❤😊

[@Criticalbench]

You got this!

[@jvheg473]

I have never felt better, and my pinched nerve in my neck is so less painful with rolling of my shoulders with coach Brian's video, breaking up tissue.

[@Criticalbench]

Glad to hear! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@johnnesbitt3210]

Thanks coach. Never foam rolled before but after watching this I'm going to give it a go. I'm stuck in lockdown in Vietnam and working on my overall fitness and health. This will be another new thing I'll try. Once again thanks.

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! We can't wait for you to try it, John 👍

[@jimmedavis3131]

Thanks, used this today after working out and I feel much better

[@Criticalbench]

Great to hear!

[@christianaldana7489]

Exactly what I needed this morning brother! 🪖👊🏽

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! 👊

[@hilarioanzar8662]

I have a severe shoulder impingement. 5:08 really has been helping relieve pain. Thanks for the video

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@savannahg4528]

Bro the calves are KILLERRRR omg they hurt like a butt cheek on a stick

[@vinnytalks_]

Watch your profanity

[@inigoxd]

my adductors and back hurts when i do foam rolling

[@adamdanii3742]

BigDaddyVP no, u watch ur ass!

[@othkerr3497]

@@adamdanii3742 woah you’re a cool kid!

[@stax3511]

@@adamdanii3742 lol

[@888HERTZ]

helped SOOOOOOO much. got a rly bad charlie horse the other night and it's just been spreading thru my body. so glad i bought that roller at 5 below

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! We're so glad it's working well for you! Keep at it!! :-)

[@annabanana6005]

Thank you for this! I've had pro body builders and trainers tell me my muscles are like "frozen chicken" and that I should foam roll. Stretching doesn't seem to help at all. I downloaded your PDF and followed along with the video with my black foam roller. Super painful, but I'm hoping it'll pay off soon!

[@Criticalbench]

Keep up all your hard training and you'll be great... we appreciate your efforts! 💪

[@Maverick-xs6ui]

Very helpful will try today 👍 You are my go to fitness channel. Love you guys 💪

[@Criticalbench]

We love you too! 💪

[@girirajlakhotia1853]

I don’t even realise time. Great work brother. Love from 🇮🇳

[@GerganaHinrichs]

Love this video! I keep going to it whenever I need foam rolling 😊

[@joshuabaker3595]

Just helped me wake up, 4AM and my body was stiffAF. 🥴 but a bunch of these moves helped big time!! Thanks

[@Criticalbench]

Fantastic!

[@Jchinchilla981]

Good video, thanks

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you liked it!

[@brentcollins9727]

Thank you!!!

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@KatJ3st]

I'm recovering from a hip replacement. This is a great guide and reminder for me to assist getting my flexibility back.

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Thanks for supporting the channel! Good luck with your recovery.

[@anonymousyoutubeperson6079]

I foam rolled for the first time yesterday and did NOT expect it to hurt so much lol thanks for the video

[@Criticalbench]

Great job! Keep at it!

[@cybbernik912]

Ms. Lil Babii it hurts when your muscles are sore and stiff but feels good after

[@phillipharris6143]

000

[@voodooblue6162]

@Lil Babii If you lift weights, your muscles become stiff and tender, which can lead to inflammation if they are not "loosened" properly.

[@MrWolfSnack]

@Lil Babii It hurts because your body is like set in concrete for people that never exercise.

[@bgie9777]

Thank you for encouraging flossing, I've been doing it a little but didn't realize it could be so effective. ✨️new rolling skill unlocked✨️

[@Criticalbench]

Love to hear it! It works great doesn't it?

[@iAMKhristianWithaK]

Thank you brother my mom and I did it she said oooooohhhh😮😮😮😮 five times but after felt great 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@Criticalbench]

Fantastic!

[@lpmarketing5015]

awesome video i do it every sunday on my rest day todays my 3rd time and a knot in my calves is totally gone! and i jsut ran yesterday after leg day lol! best routine EVER!!!!! CRTICAL BENCH 4 PRESIDENT!!!!!

[@Criticalbench]

Glad it’s helping! It’s highly recommended you do it pre and post workout.

[@angiedamian681]

You’re funny! Yes, my gluteus too are a problem area for me. Thank you for your wisdom!

[@Criticalbench]

You are so welcome!

[@macybbrown3237]

This is an amazing stretch! It worked miracles on my hip right hip flexor which has been sore for the past two weeks. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Criticalbench]

Wow! Thank you! :) Keep us posted!

[@realrichrae]

Great video I did it as I watched first time foam rolling & it helped a lot 🔥

[@Criticalbench]

Glad it helped!

[@saliburton9069]

This felt amazing I totally needed it

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you enjoyed it! Love foam rolling ❤️

[@khangbob]

Great videos

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you! Glad you think so!

[@khangbob]

@@Criticalbench I'm very thankful for this video. I watched a few foam roller exercises but your video is really a problem solver, teaching the essense of using it rather than just a few exercises.

[@hydrate-or-diedrate33]

first time doing this: "oW my glutes do hurt from sitting" "oh gosh i didnt know i had calves...(proceeds to scream internally for the next minute)" video: ok so if you're a guy- me(having every single muscle hurt and dying internal and externally) : oh thank god im a girl video: if you do a lot of throwing motions, this is gonna hurt me(also does judo): NOOOOOOOOOOO(please recommend some help for laterals) but seriously, this really saved me and got me started on foam rolling helped me through a lot of soreness(which happens every other day for me) thank you so much!!!

[@Criticalbench]

So glad you liked this and found it helpful ~ Coach Brian

[@carlymorrison5924]

Whoa! This is great! Thank you.

[@Criticalbench]

You're very welcome!

[@RatingARKReviews]

Great video! I will try this for sure!

[@Criticalbench]

Please do! Hope you like it!

[@sayakgupta3068]

The way to literally wake yo ass up. Foam rolling is really fun, great video 👍🏻

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks a lot! 👍

[@christinafast4459]

I’m trying this workout today

[@alihashim1987]

Thanks

[@Criticalbench]

You’re welcome!

[@JmuhammadUM]

This felt great, awesome video!

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks!

[@DavidsonHangOfficial]

That was quick and effective. Good stuff! Feel great afterward.

[@Criticalbench]

Great job!

[@MotocrosOrNothin]

Thank you! Needing this roll.

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@clover6804]

I played tennis for 5 hours today… everything is sore😢 this helped immensely though!

[@Criticalbench]

Yay!! We're so glad to hear this helped! :)

[@luvLena12]

I just did it and it felt amazing

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! So glad to hear that 👍

[@luvLena12]

I just subscribe to your channel , love this video !!! Can’t wait to see more

[@nickspraetz4889]

rolling out the spine especially below the rib cage can lead to injury/back issues later on. Spines not meant to be depressed internally.

[@jonthorsell167]

Thank you you helped alot

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@jonathandijamco4480]

This helped out alot thanks!

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@teamarkota8018]

Great!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for watching! 👊

[@l4l-lustforlife205]

Thank you 🙏 helpful 👌

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome 😊

[@elenagelia3444]

A great video! Thanks!

[@Criticalbench]

You are welcome!

[@christinafast4459]

That was amazing! Felt great

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you enjoyed this! 💪

[@OscarGonzalez-ih1vc]

You killed it man, thanks!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@michelesavinsky8816]

That stretch is amazing for my hip flexors thanks so much. Do you know any other hip flexors stretches or quads?

[@Criticalbench]

So glad you liked these. We do have several more videos on our channel that demonstrates hip flexor and quad stretches. We also have a product that you may find very helpful. You can learn more about it here >>> www.criticalbench.com/growth/best-stretch

[@johnathanjohnathan.laplant6678]

That was awesome great video much appreciated

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for watching!

[@neolui]

Thank You so much!

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@frithkin]

Honestly the added cheese helped. Thanks for the video .

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome, Bob!

[@cimarronMC]

Recommendation don't ever leave your car keys in you pocket when doing the foam roll! I did and OUCH!

[@Criticalbench]

TRUTH!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnc4118]

Good overview, foam rolling is excellent after a day at the desk / on the pc...

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you, John!

[@lizarosa156]

Thanks !!!wake up our butt is most excellent 😂🎉very proficient workout stretch video

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you!

[@mertpeker2212]

Thanks a lot

[@Criticalbench]

Most welcome

[@mjrob914]

Brilliant🙌🏽

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching!

[@501ansttuoc2]

Amazing

[@Criticalbench]

Glad to hear!

[@hardworkbeatstalent9787]

for sure leaving a like thanks for getting me loose today.

[@Criticalbench]

Any time 👍🙌

[@kentyk3074]

Can you create a longer follow along foam roller workout, 20 minutes?

[@James-xe3ms]

Very nice, bought a foam textured roller and this feels great. I play rugby and workout often. Good shit on rest days

[@Criticalbench]

We're so glad it's working well for you! Keep at it!! :-)

[@shinysehee]

Foam roller is love❤

[@Criticalbench]

Absolutely!!

[@dairy1994]

I love foam roller 🥺

[@Criticalbench]

Me too ❤️

[@Wshify]

what size is your foam roller?

[@EaglesSlantroute]

I just did foam roller on my upper back really open my back up

[@Criticalbench]

LOVE foam rolling 💪

[@brandmcfly4789]

Awesome

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you!

[@akshayasahoo8251]

Beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you!!

[@tobii894]

Hey good video. Just one small note : rolling out the lower part of your back is actually not a good idea. There is nothing to bring stability as in the upper back region. Dope video nonetheless :)

[@JJ-fh2qn]

I was thinking about that at first. But he didn't actually roll it out. He just leaned back onto the roller.

[@adrianedwards8245]

Would foam rolling first thing in the morning the before bed be good - I don’t excessive but I’m active on my feet at work

[@Criticalbench]

Great idea!

[@caylee3277]

Hey what size roller should I order?

[@Rohitchaudhry29]

Can we do this before warmup of workout or after finishing the workout or the day I am not working out

[@voodooblue6162]

Ideally, you should do it everyday. You can do it whenever you want.

[@Roaster-hr4kr]

hello is foam rolling the lower back ok? i heard different opinions. My physical therapist told me thats no problem. What do u say?

[@Criticalbench]

I have been foam rolling my lower back for years without any issue or problem ~ Coach Tonya

[@jose7678]

1:34 3:37 4:10 5:07 5:55 7:10 7:32

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for the timestamps!

[@Akmovies21]

I play “soccer” to you Americans and after the game should I foam roll and static stretch?

[@HH-gm9nz]

I know this is an old video but do you recommend a spiked or soft roller?

[@Criticalbench]

Depends on what you can tolerate. Spikes may be better, but hurts more

[@bonnaroo4]

Liked, subbed, and now the comment below! This was amazing info!

[@Criticalbench]

Welcome aboard!

[@syeats618]

What about the shoulder blades? I have a burning sensation on my left shoulder blade from yoga (I think) and I'd love to stretch it out. Any suggestions?

[@Criticalbench]

Yes, and we do have several more foam rolling videos on our channel ... here is one for you to take a look at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuwaHWtiqqEpck

[@Roaster-hr4kr]

noticed u did fast movements. Dont u think only slow movement can release trigger points?

[@Criticalbench]

Do these at whatever pace you prefer

[@deans4x4]

I've been hearing a lot on foam rolling. Would you say it's more for your muscles or your fascia?

[@exparxa2318]

It hurts so much but my legs have been sore for like 3 days I hope this helps 😭😭

[@Criticalbench]

Definitely give this a try. Also stretch, drink plenty of water, and consume high quality protein!

[@ms.k1258]

Thank you! Super appreciate this video!!

[@Criticalbench]

You're so welcome!

[@johannprosper6057]

What about hip flexors?

[@JML-fy4od]

Would the calf stretches get rid of shin splints?

[@Criticalbench]

The best thing for shin splints is rest and ice

[@123abc8027]

What brand do you use? Does it matter what size?

[@Criticalbench]

It really doesn't matter the size. Get what feels comfortable for you to work with.

[@markbisnauth3369]

LOVE THIS!! 👆🏿🔥❤👏🏿

[@Criticalbench]

We're so glad to hear you love it as much as we do! 👊

[@underclass99]

Would foam rolling be beneficial for a martial artist trying to increase mobility and recovery time?

[@sebmonti5904]

What is the diameter of the foam roller ?

[@Criticalbench]

About 5"

[@sebmonti5904]

@@Criticalbench ok thanks. mine is 6 and always looks much bigger than the one on videos. Perhaps the video makes it looks thinner.

[@panossw6620]

0:42 start

[@Criticalbench]

👍 good stuff!

[@Priestiz34]

This was fireeeee my calves got lit up lol

[@Criticalbench]

Oh yeah, I'm convinced calves are one of the most important muscles in the body. Super important for strength and athletic performance. ALL of the power starts with the calves.

[@nikolinajosipovic7611]

Can you please tell me position of head when you do deadlift and squat with kb or db,thank you!

[@Criticalbench]

Neutral

[@nikolinajosipovic7611]

@@Criticalbench thanks!!

[@markrea2]

Awesome video! Do you have a recommended foam roller? I’m a 45 year old, athletic Army officer. Doing rehab for my patellar tendinitis; with some quad and hamstring focused foam rolling. Thx Coach..!!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you! Ultimately it would be great to have a few foam rollers on hand. A soft one, a high-density one and one with the nodules. It could depend on the area you were working on and how much you can handle. So that's where having some options is a plus.

[@markrea2]

Sounds great! What’s the brand of the one (high density I think) is this video? I think I’ll start with a 36” high density; just looking for a good recommended brand I can buy via Amazon. Thx again..!

[@Criticalbench]

Anything from PerformBetter.com is going to be good quality. They have all of the options.

[@markrea2]

Great! Think I’ll go with the Grid 2.0. Really appreciate the quick feedback! Subscribed..!!!

[@Criticalbench]

Our pleasure Mark, sincerely. Many thanks!!

[@riskowinner3159]

Roller its 90cm ?please answer me

[@osasumweneweka2183]

Terrific, marvelous after Mon ayy night run 3miles ty Brian hi fives Sasu and Brian

[@Yanet1982]

What size of foam roller?

[@Criticalbench]

It really doesn't matter. Choose one that feels comfortable for you to work with

[@brimmed]

I was following the quad stretch when you were doing the promo, and I was thinking man how is he doing that on a black roller that's gotta hurt. Sure enough you brought it up haha

[@Criticalbench]

Your body will adapt!