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Traps Neck · Beginner

Chin To Chest Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Chin To Chest Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Traps NeckNeck

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed and your gaze straight ahead.
  2. 02Draw your chin gently backward first to lengthen the back of your neck.
  3. 03Slowly lower your chin toward your chest until you feel a mild stretch along the back of the neck.
  4. 04Keep your jaw relaxed and shoulders heavy without pulling your head down with your hands.
  5. 05Hold for the assigned time, then lift your head back to neutral slowly.

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