Neck Stretch
How to Do 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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Related Neck & Upper Traps Exercises
Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Raises
Standing Resistance Band Chest Pulls / Chest Openers / Back Flyes
Seated Neck Turns / Head Rotations
Neck Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Neck Stretch targets neck & upper traps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated bent over rear delt raises, standing resistance band chest pulls / chest openers / back flyes and seated neck turns / head rotations. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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