TRIGGERPOINTPerformance Therapy Grid Patented Multi-Density Foam Massage Roller Exercise, Deep Tissue&Muscle Recovery Relieves Muscle Pain & Tightness, Improves Mobility & Circulation

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I was looking for a foam roller that that grooves in it for addressing knots in my back/muscles. I wanted something really durable and firm and this fits my needs! I was checking other reviews as well as items people typically keep and this hot the mark. Great product that I use everyday. If you want something firm enough to work those hard knots put, check this out!

I'm a male, 36, 5'10, 200 lbs, I workout/lift regularly but definitely still love tacos, sushi, and pizza and it shows. :)I've been having upper back and between my shoulder blades pain and started per a friends recommendation using a foam roller before/after workouts and generally when I have back/shoulder pain. We have a workout space in my condo building with a basic black form roller (used in the side-by-side pics) that's 36" inches long but I wanted something a bit more, more, so found this and am very happy with the product.First, I bulked at the price too. $60 bucks for a foam roller thing? Is it going to buy me dinner and put out after too? Kidding! :) But compared to the basic one I was using this is truly an upgrade. It's extremely solid, well crafted, good weight, and feels great when using.On sizes, the original one I have in the pics is 36" inches long, and I honestly found it to be too long. This one at 26" is the right size for what I feel a majority of people who would use this for their back, shoulders, legs, whatever.I really need help working out knots/pain points when hitting my back and shoulders and this really is firm but has enough softness from the foam padding allowing you really put pressure/weight on those paint points to work them out (Oh! The beautiful pain!!) vs feeling like you're rolling them on a pillow.At the end of the day, it's just a foam roller, but you get what you pay for and I'm very happy with the cost now that I've gotten my hands and back/shoulders on this and it performs much better than the basic foam roller I had been using.

I’ve been using the TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller for a few weeks now, and it has quickly become a staple in my recovery routine. The grid design is a game changer – it effectively targets sore muscles in my back, legs, and body. Whether I’m using it after a workout or for everyday muscle tension, it delivers a deep massage that helps reduce soreness and improve flexibility.

If you've never used a foam roller, your in for a real ride. The pain initially is unbelievable as your natural body weight works with the roller to work out the kinks and knots in your muscles. For the first few weeks, you probably will nearly cry because of the pain, but I'll tell you what, it works. I started using this with a very well known exercise program, and never had pain the next day from lactic acid buildup or knots from day one. I've NEVER had that happen after starting a new program. I always had a week of two of lactic acid buildup and knots, and the pain associated with them. This roller has been one of the best investments for my body I've purchased yet, and is one of the best made I've found. It's well worth the money vs. the basic foam rollers sold by Gold's Gym and others. My IT bands have probably had the most benefit, but my calves, quads, arms...every muscle I can get this into with any pressure has been helped. It's honestly like giving yourself the best deep tissue massage you can. There are muscles you can't reach, but you can find other products to help those. Do yourself a favor, and give this three weeks of enduring through the pain, and your body will crave it.

I got the extra long, one based on reviews, being even higher for the extra long one. I am not an advanced roller. I am a novice. I think I will try the regular roller. In case you’re wondering it is two pieces but one is tucked in the other, so perhaps there is a chance for breakage, but it certainly looks tough and well-made. I just found the extra length God in the way or shall I say I got in the way of it as I was trying to roll all the way down. The regular size one made more sense to me. Right now I’m in pretty bad shape as something has happened to my back and I’ve been , fairly immobilized and I’m not very strong right now. For those reasons I wish they offered one with a smaller circumference. Maybe I can find another one for as I get stronger, but I don’t have to lift myself so high. But this looks like it was an excellent piece of equipment .