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Stretching

Neck Stretch

Beginner

A gentle mobility stretch that relieves tension in the neck and upper traps.

Target muscles

Neck

Calories burned

~1 kcal / set

Secondary muscles

Upper Traps

Equipment

No Equipment

Goal

General Fitness

Sets / Reps

2 × 1 per side

Benefits

  • • Relieves neck and upper-trap tension
  • • Quick relief for desk-related stiffness

Step by step

  1. 1Sit or stand tall with relaxed shoulders.
  2. 2Gently tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder.
  3. 3Hold the stretch, breathing steadily and keeping shoulders relaxed.
  4. 4Return to center and repeat on the other side.

Breathing guide

Breathe steadily throughout the hold.

Common mistakes

  • • Lifting the shoulder up to meet the ear
  • • Forcing the stretch too far

Safety tips

  • • Use light hand pressure only if it feels comfortable.
  • • Keep the movement slow and gentle.

Variations

  • • Neck rotation stretch
  • • Chin-to-chest stretch

Related exercises

Hamstring Stretch

2 × 1 per side

Quadriceps Stretch

2 × 1 per side

Hip Flexor Stretch

2 × 1 per side

Chest Stretch

2 × 1 per side