Neck loosening – how to do it right
Slowly tilt your head to each side, tuck the chin gently in between.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Tilt your head slowly to one side then the other.
- In between, chin gently toward your chest.
- Shoulders stay relaxed and down.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Then do Shoulder rolls instead. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
Similar exercises
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