Exercise Guide

Side Push Neck Stretch

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Side Push Neck Stretch

Levator Scapulae Body Weight

intermediate

Category

neck

Body Part

neck

Equipment

body weight

Target

levator scapulae

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.

  2. 2

    Tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder.

  3. 3

    Place your right hand on the left side of your head and gently apply pressure to increase the stretch.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side, tilting your head to the left and applying pressure with your left hand.

  6. 6

    Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.

Muscles

TrapeziusLevator ScapulaeSternocleidomastoid