Seated Neck Stretch
How to Do Seated Neck Stretch
- Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your hands placed resting on your lap.
- Lightly tilt your head to the left, hold briefly, before tilting to the right.
- Hold each side for the specified amount of time. Ideally 2 – 5 seconds.
- Perform for the specified reps or time.
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Related Neck & Upper Traps Exercises
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
Dual / Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
Standing Shoulder Rolls / Shrugs
Seated Neck Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Seated 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 Lying face down plate neck resistance, dual / two arm dumbbell front shoulder raises and standing shoulder rolls / shrugs. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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