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Neck Extension Stretch

Mobility drill that develops comfortable range of motion and positional control using bodyweight, with emphasis on the neck.

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Neck Extension Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Neck

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit or stand tall with the shoulders relaxed and the ribs stacked over the pelvis.
  2. 02Lift the chin only slightly and tip the head backward through a comfortable range.
  3. 03Stop when a mild stretch is felt along the front of the neck without compressive discomfort at the back.
  4. 04Hold with slow breathing and keep the jaw relaxed.
  5. 05Return to neutral carefully and stop for pain, dizziness, headache, tingling, or numbness.

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