321 STRONG Foam Roller – Medium Density Deep Tissue Massager for Muscle Massage and Myofascial Trigger Point Release, with 4K eBook

Great quality and very effective!
This is excellent quality and super durable. It still seems brand new after years of consistent use. I expected the foam to be spongier, but it’s actually for the best that it’s so firm because it’s easier to control. Although the spikes look a bit intimidating, the surface feels surprisingly even when I’m rolling flat, and I can also target specific spots simply by adjusting my position. By turning my torso to the side while rolling my back, I can even work the knots under my shoulder blades, which is fantastic since that’s mainly why I bought this.
It’s also proven quite effective at relieving tightness and cramps I often experience due to Restless Legs Syndrome. Rolling my calves and thighs before bed really relaxes my legs, which helps me fall asleep much faster and wake up without soreness. My best friend owns one too and swears by it after vigorous workouts. It can even be used purely for pleasure, as the massage function feels enjoyable all around.
Best of all, there are plenty of ways to utilize it regardless of one’s fitness level. I have poor upper body strength but still found many easy exercises that alleviate my back and leg issues. There are tons of great guides online. I suggest securing loose clothing and long hair beforehand, and I’d also recommend starting slow and taking care not to overdo it. This is an extremely versatile and valuable tool when used in moderation, but going too long or hard, especially on a single area, can result in bruising. Once I began limiting sessions to 15 minutes, I had no further issues.
My only complaint is the length. I’m a woman with a small frame, and this is the same size as my upper back from shoulder to shoulder. I struggle to stay perfectly straight while rolling my back, so I start falling off the side as soon as I become crooked. With a few extra inches of leeway, I wouldn’t have to stop and reposition so often. That’s just a matter of convenience though. A longer model wouldn’t be any more effective, and I don’t plan on replacing this one until absolutely necessary because I’m so satisfied with it otherwise.

Gave me bruises like everyone else, but that’s normal?
TL;DR: If you’re using this to crack your back go see a physical therapist, chiropractor, and/or other medical professional. If you’re using this for stretching/post-exercise use remember to stretch beforehand or expect bruising.
Like the review headline says this foam roller gave me bruises like a lot of others said. When googling this appears to be normal but normal doesn’t necessarily mean healthy. That being said, I do think this was more user error than poor product design: based on what I saw if you bruise from a foam roller it means you’re really tight in that area and the roller is doing what it does best, helping to stretch that area out. It looks like if you don’t stretch the area out beforehand, jump right into rolling, and/or do it for too long bruising is common and nothing to worry about. But you should discontinue use until the bruising has healed otherwise you can cause serious damage. Take this with a grain of salt though as I’m not a doctor or medical professional, just someone with internet access.
I’m not one for the gym, and I don’t really stretch nearly as much as I should so I’m returning this although it’s no fault of the product (which is also why I’ve given it 4 stars despite returning it). Daily I wake up with pain in my left shoulder, not sure why and it’s just the left but it’s a very sharp pain, and thought this would help “crack” the area. It came up in some of my googling and since I’m not familiar with foam rollers it seemed like the groves would help “crack” certain points on my back. While it helped stretch that area out a little bit, the bruising turned me off completely and like I said earlier although that may be “normal” with foam rollers, I don’t think it’s healthy and it kind of scared me. So if you’re getting this to crack your back (like a lot of the other reviewers seemed to have) this is not the product for you and no foam roller should be. If you’re getting this to help roll areas of the body out I see no reason why it wouldn’t do that, just stretch beforehand to loosen the area up a bit and remember not to stay one one place for too long otherwise you’ll bruise.
As for the product itself: it’s sturdy if a bit small, and lightweight. I’d say you could travel with it except it’s bulky. Probably a decent foam roller, though a little more rigid than the ones we used to use in gym class (though like I said I’m not a gym person so I’ve no clue if this is good or bad). Might be small for bigger people.

Pretty sturdy and light weight. Good for relaxing the muscles after exercise. Recommend it.

Me agrada tenerlo, pero no es realmente tan práctico, creo que solo lo uso cuando realmente tengo mucho dolor, no me veo usándolo rutinariamente, sin embargo es útil, no hay duda.

Perfect little size that targets all the right areas