[Swanson52]

I'm too cheap for a rumble roller, I use PVC pipe.

I've got both. PVC for when I'm sore, Rumble Roller for when I'm mad at myself and deserve torture.

[jimbuick]

I've got both. PVC for when I'm sore, Rumble Roller for when I'm mad at myself and deserve torture.

Rumble roller that much better?

[Swanson52]

Rumble roller that much better?

Oh I wouldn't necessarily say so. The PVC does a great job; I have the RR for when there's a particularly stubborn area that won't release, or when I'm in a bit of a hurry. It just DIGS in a way a smooth roller can't.

IT bands are particularly "stimulated" by the RR for me.

[CincyKiller45]

I could start a new thread, but everyone who has commented in here will have good advice.

Any site or book I could get for some good info on foam rolling. I hear powerlifters talking about it all the time and I really need to loosen up. I have done zero stretching and I know I can't continue or it will catch up harshly.

[Swanson52]

Scroll to the bottom-you're looking for "DeFranco's Agile 8"

http://www.defrancostraining.com/ask..._08-10-03.html

Little foam roller info

http://youtu.be/lAYbP8kghmY

Great book (just got mine)-

Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance
http://amzn.com/1936608588

There are also endless YouTube vids on foam rolling any specific body part you choose.

[rob112]

Once you get into myofacial release there is no going back. It is glorrrriousss.

[CJ_Xfit89]

How would it work if your thoracic is super tight?

[rob112]

How would it work if your thoracic is super tight?

Look up foam roll and bench arch on you tube

[CJ_Xfit89]

My arch is small when powerlifting the bench press.

Any good websites?

[CincyKiller45]

Sweet, thanks for the info Swanson.

Just made my own foam roller out of a 4" PVC pipe, pipe insulation, and duct tape. Gonna try her out tonight.

[jimbuick]

Sweet, thanks for the info Swanson.

Just made my own foam roller out of a 4" PVC pipe, pipe insulation, and duct tape. Gonna try her out tonight.

I just use straight PVC pipe.

[CincyKiller45]

Yeah, I was thinking about doing the same, but I read that the insulation isn't used for padding, but to grip some surfaces better. Besides, the 1/4 inch insulation foam isn't going to provide much padding lol.

[jimbuick]

Yeah, I was thinking about doing the same, but I read that the insulation isn't used for padding, but to grip some surfaces better. Besides, the 1/4 inch insulation foam isn't going to provide much padding lol.

I've considered adding stripping (or something similar) to the outside to create raised surfaces. That way I can hate my life more when I use it.

[Swanson52]

Yeah, I was thinking about doing the same, but I read that the insulation isn't used for padding, but to grip some surfaces better. Besides, the 1/4 inch insulation foam isn't going to provide much padding lol.

I wrapped mine with athletic tape.

[CincyKiller45]

Used mine for the first time tonight and I'm not going to lie I underestimated it. Hurt, but could literally feel a release of tension. Looking forward to seeing what it does for me.

[broken bottle]

A tennis ball against a wall does wonders as well. A lot more pressure in one spot.

[CincyKiller45]

Started a log if any of you guys want to follow, add suggestions, or bust my balls when I [email protected]&ck up.

[Sean1332]

Link? I don't see it

Nvmd got it

[CincyKiller45]

It won't let me post links since I haven't met the minimum requirement. It's called killin' the cube: my powerlifting venture begins.