Exercise
Rhomboids-SMR
Also known as: rhomboids SMR, rhomboid foam roll, upper back foam rolling, rhomboid release
Rhomboids-SMR is an exercise for the middle back. Main target: rhomboids. Also works: middle back and traps. Equipment: foam roll.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lay down with your back on the floor. Place a foam roll underneath your upper back, and cross your arms in front of you, protracting your shoulders. This will be your starting position.
- Raise your hips off of the ground, placing your weight onto the foam roll. Shift your weight to one side at a time, rolling over your middle and upper back. Pause at points of tension for 10-30 seconds.
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Latissimus Dorsi-SMR
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Upper lats
Alternatives with other equipment
Upper Back Stretch
Bodyweight
Middle back
Bent Over Barbell Row
Barbell
Middle backLower lats
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Dumbbell
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Seated Cable Rows
Cable
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Overhead Lat
Other
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Pyramid
Exercise ball
Lower back
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