Side Neck Stretch

Also called neck side stretch, lateral neck stretch and upper trap stretch.

Works

Neck

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Start with your shoulders relaxed, gently tilt your head towards your shoulder.

1. Assist stretch with a gentle pull on the side of the head.

Cues

• Shoulders down and relaxed.
• Ear toward the shoulder.
• Light pull with the hand.
• Hold 30 seconds, then switch.

Common mistakes

• Shrugging the opposite shoulder.
• Pulling hard on the head.

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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