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How to Do Side Neck Stretch

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the side neck stretch.

Side Neck Stretch animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Neck
Also works	—
Equipment	Body Only
Level	Beginner
Type	Stretching

How to do it

Start with your shoulders relaxed, gently tilt your head towards your shoulder.
Assist stretch with a gentle pull on the side of the head.

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

Workouts with this exercise

Neck & Upper Back Stretches: 6-Move Routine6 exercises · about 5 min · Bodyweight

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Gear for this exercise

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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