Neck stretch with weight

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Neck stretch with weight.

Technique

Sit or stand with your back straight and strong posture. Tip head forward, relax and strive to bring chin towards the throat. Put your hands on your head as a weight, avoid this if you have neck problems.

Tips

Imagine that you are going to lengthen neck and increase the space between vertebras, as opposed to tilt while squeezing the the neck. Relax.

Alternatives

Do the same exercise but without the weight, arms hanging along the sides.

More info

Levator scapulae and Trapezius.

Instructions

Sit with your back straight. Choose bent or straight legs.

Put your hands on your head as a weight, tilt your head forward and relax.

This exercise is 1 of 44 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Stretch.