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Front and Back Neck Stretch

Front and Back Neck Stretch

Neck Full GymNO EQUIPMENT
Primary musclesNeck
EquipmentFull Gym، NO EQUIPMENT
Level—
Suggested3 × 8–12

How to do it

  1. 1

    Keep your head in a neutral position throughout the movement.

  2. 2

    Gently tilt your head backward as far as you comfortably can.

  3. 3

    Clasp your fingers together and set your hands on your forehead.

  4. 4

    Slowly press your head forward as if you were trying to bring your chin to your chest, while resisting with your hands and arms.

  5. 5

    Stay in the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then come back to the start. Next, bend your head forward to reverse the motion, bringing your hands together behind your head for support. Repeat this 3 to 4 times.

Muscles worked

Target

Semispinalis Capitis، Splenius Capitis، Longissimus Capitis، Platysma، Sternothyroideus، Omohyoid، Sternocleidomastoid، Scalene، Trapezius، Splenius Cervicis

Muscles worked — Front and Back Neck Stretch

Alternatives & variations

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