Exercise technique

side neck stretch

Stand or sit tall and gently tilt your head to bring one ear toward the same-side shoulder to stretch the opposite side of the neck. Keep shoulders level and relaxed, hold the stretch, then switch sides.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand or sit upright with feet hip-width apart, chest tall, and shoulders relaxed and down.
  2. Keep your gaze forward and chin level (neutral neck).
  3. Slowly tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear toward your right shoulder without lifting or shrugging the shoulder.
  4. Stop at a mild stretch on the left side of the neck and breathe steadily; hold 15–30 seconds.
  5. Return to neutral slowly.
  6. Repeat to the left side for 15–30 seconds; perform 2–3 rounds per side, moving gently and without pain.

Which other muscles are involved?

Traps, Upper back, Delts.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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