Chin To Chest Stretch

Also called neck flexion stretch, chin tuck stretch and back of neck stretch.

Works

Neck, plus traps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Get into a seated position on the floor.

1. Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Cues

• Sit tall, hands behind the head.
• Let the hands guide the chin down.
• Gentle pull, no yanking.
• Hold and breathe.

Common mistakes

• Pulling hard on the head.
• Rounding the whole back.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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