Amazon Basics High Density Foam Roller

I got this because my chiropractor recommended me getting a roller for my back to use daily. I’m definitely glad I bought it. It helps me stretch and gently pop my back every night before bed. I haven’t had any issues with it falling apart. I feel more relaxed after using it. It is firm but not so much that it’s painful to lay on. Only suggestion is to be careful using near your neck because it’s a little bigger and I think is designed more for just back. I would probably get a smaller one if you need it for your neck.

Good foam roller. Dense and firm. Works great.

​I've been looking for an affordable way to get some relief from muscle soreness and tightness, and this density foam roller has been the perfect solution. I found it on Amazon at a fantastic price, and it's already a staple in my home gym.​The firm density of this roller is excellent for targeting those stubborn, unwanted knots in my back and legs. A few minutes of rolling a day makes a huge difference in my recovery. It's also incredibly useful for stretching exercises, helping me to deepen my stretches and improve my flexibility. The material is durable and holds its shape well, even with consistent use.​I highly recommend this for anyone looking for an effective and affordable tool to aid in muscle recovery and stretching.

Great roller, perfect size, helps get knots out really well. Good firmness and great price.

Great product. Works excellent for a side roller, leg roller, or even a back roller. Make sure you understand your limitations and go slow if you are unfamiliar with using a roller like this. I misjudged the size. It is working for me though. The roller is VERY lightweight, but also very durable. I was in excess of 300 pounds and this thing hasn't compressed or deformed at all. It's holding up and working perfectly.

This exercise bolster is very good. After hip replacement, this roll helped to recover by strengthening thigh muscles. It is excellent for raising knees and calves ti reduce leg swelling, and is excellent for exercises to work side hip muscles. It is firm, textured to keep legs from sliding off and helps with physical therapy exercises in the home. Great product, higjly recommended.

This is the STIFF foam roller for those who need a stiff spinal and back roll. If your back muscles are weak and/or sensitive, don’t get the stiff one.I like the extra long size of this one, and the stiffness to get those nice back cracks, and deep tissue myofacial release on muscles like the legs, arms, back, and everywhere you can roll by putting your body weight on it.If you don’t know how to roll out your entire body with a foam roll, be sure to look up a video. It’s versatile, long, large, and stiff for those experienced muscles.Get a softer one though if you aren’t working your muscles hard regularly.

This 18" roller works well for me (210lb male). After resuming exercise after a long hiatus, muscle soreness and tension limited my range of mobility, especially in my legs. A fitness instructor saw me struggling while attempting squat stretches and told me to grab a roller. USING THE ROLLER WAS PAINFUL, BUT THE RESULTS WERE WORTH IT. After four minutes on the roller, targeting the front and side of my thighs, I was able to walk and fully squat. I no longer moved like an old, arthritic cowboy.NOTE: A roller does not eliminate muscle soreness - I still felt that - but it helps restore range of motion by compressing lactic acid, allowing it to be removed from muscle tissue. If you have arthritis or underlying ligament/tendon/cartilage issues, DO NOT ROLL YOUR JOINTS! [Pun unintended] The roller is for muscles only, not joints, and using a roller on joints can cause pain and damage.The 18" size works well for me (medium-large legs/torso), allowing me to roll both legs at the same time. If you are wider than 18" (L, XL legs/torso), you might want to try a 24" roller so you can roll both legs comfortably. The goal is to relax as much as possible while rolling, allowing the muscles to release tension so the lactic acid can be compressed out of the tissue. If you're a big dude (or woman), tensing up while rolling counteracts the compression, limiting your results and increasing the discomfort you experience while rolling. Get a size that works for your body.I recommend going as small as you comfortably can for storage reasons. Yes, there are 24" and 36" rollers, but where are you going to store a 3' foot roller? Smaller rollers are easier to store in closets or under beds.Using a roller at my home gives me the liberty and privacy to focus on problematic areas (lower back and thighs) while grunting and yelping without disturbing other people. TARGET THE SORE AREA FOR THE BEST RESULTS. This roller has the right firmness to put pressure on tight muscles without being too hard. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, so I would rate this firmness for someone with average pain tolerance. I don't enjoy pain, but with this roller, the temporary pain is worth the long-term results of being able to walk/squat with a normal range of motion. After heavy leg days, the roller allows me to be back to a normal range of motion on day 2. Without the roller, I wouldn't walk normally until day 4, sometimes day 3.The roller can withstand a beating, making it ideal for storage. Done using it? Throw it in the closet, under the bed, or in the back corner. If it falls, it won't be damaged. With blunt force collisions, the dense foam is sturdy. However, avoid sharp corners and sharp objects, which can gouge out chunks of the foam.