
07/21/2025
Athletes spend 10+ minutes on a foam roller and still move like they slept in a suitcase.
Why? They’re missing the 3 high-impact zones that make a difference in performance:
Lateral Quads (Not Just IT Band)
→ Most roll the IT band directly — but the tension’s usually coming from the adjacent lateral quad.
Thoracic Spine (But Not Just Up & Down)
→ You need rotation + segmental pressure here. Not just laying flat and rolling like a log.
Lateral Hip/Glute Med
→ Massive for hip stability. Often skipped, but critical for runners, lifters, and field athletes.
✅ Don’t just roll to roll. Roll with purpose.