Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch
The Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch mainly works the neck, with help from the traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Neck Flexor (sternocleidomastoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Neck (back) (levator scapulae)
How to do the Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch
Sit comfortably on the floor with your legs crossed and your spine tall.
Relax your shoulders and let your arms rest gently by your sides.
Slowly tilt your right ear toward your right shoulder until you feel a gentle stretch along the left side of your neck.
Place your right hand lightly on the side of your head to gently deepen the stretch if comfortable.
Hold the position while breathing deeply and steadily for twenty to thirty seconds.
Release your hand and slowly return your head to the upright starting position before switching sides.
Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch work?
The Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch mainly works the neck, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the sternocleidomastoid.
What equipment do you need for the Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch?
None. The Floor Seated Side Neck Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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