side push neck stretch
side push neck stretch — highlighted muscle: levator scapulae

Muscles worked

levator scapulae, trapezius, sternocleidomastoid

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side push neck stretch

Body part
neck
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
levator scapulae
Muscle group
trapezius

Secondary muscles

trapeziussternocleidomastoid

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.

  2. 2

    Tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder.

  3. 3

    Place your right hand on the left side of your head and gently apply pressure to increase the stretch.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side, tilting your head to the left and applying pressure with your left hand.

  6. 6

    Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.

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