Neck Stretch
- Stand tall with your head facing forward.
- Lower your left ear to your left shoulder as far as is comfortable.
- Place your left hand on your head, just above the right ear and gently pull the head a little further to the left side to feel the stretch on the right side of your neck.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.
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Neck stretch is a at-home work out exercise that targets neck & upper traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Lying face down plate neck resistance, standing shoulder rolls / shrugs and seated neck turns / head rotations are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as neck stretch. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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