Rounding out the series of neck stretches, this stretch’s purpose is to encourage total flexibility through the neck’s circumference. Keep one arm behind you in order to maintain balance and target the neck.
Gently grasp the side of your head with your hand.
Reach toward the small of your back with your other hand, bending at the elbow.
Tilt your head toward your raised elbow until you feel the stretch in the side of your neck. Hold for fifteen seconds and repeat three times on each side.
ANNOTATION KEY
Bold text indicates active muscles
Gray text indicates stabilizing muscles
* indicates deep muscles
BEST FOR
• scalenus
• sternocleidomastoid
• trapezius