Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Trapezius

Equipment Required

Lacrosse Ball

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Exercise Description

The trap lacrosse ball exercise releases tight knots and tension in your upper traps. It helps improve posture and reduces neck and shoulder pain from sitting all day.

How To

1. Place the lacrosse ball between your upper trap and a wall at shoulder height. 2. Lean into the ball with moderate pressure and hold for 30-60 seconds on tender spots. 3. Move the trap lacrosse ball to different areas of your trap muscle by shifting your body position. 4. Roll slowly up and down to find tight spots, then hold pressure on each knot. 5. Switch sides and repeat the trap lacrosse ball massage on your other trap muscle.

Form Tips

• Start with light pressure during your trap lacrosse ball session and gradually increase as your muscle relaxes. • Hold pressure on tight spots for at least 30 seconds to help the knot release. • Breathe deeply during the trap lacrosse ball massage to help your muscles relax. • Move slowly between positions to avoid bruising the muscle tissue.

Common Mistakes

• Applying too much pressure too quickly during the trap lacrosse ball massage, which can cause more tension. • Moving the ball too fast instead of holding pressure on tight spots. • Skipping the trap lacrosse ball work on both sides, leading to muscle imbalances.

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