Brachialis-SMR

A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with foam roll.

Brachialis-SMR demonstration
Brachialis-SMR — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Foam Roll

Target muscles

Biceps

Secondary muscles

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How to do Brachialis-SMR

  1. Lie on your side, with your upper arm against the foam roller. The upper arm should be more or less aligned with your body, with the outside of the bicep pressed against the foam roller.

  2. Raise your hips off of the floor, supporting your weight on your arm and on your feet. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Biceps

Secondary

None listed

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