How To Do The Seated Neck Stretch Video

Loosen your neck muscles with some easy stretches. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video.

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Slowly twist top of head while holding your jaw
Repeat on other side
Stretch slowly
Hold 5 to 10 seconds
Don't pull hard
Lightly pull head forward

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Tom Clifford has a degree in physical education, fitness and health from Eastern Michigan University, where he ran track and cross-country. Tom has worked as a personal trainer for two years. He also has a separate business where he coaches runners and triathletes for upcoming events. He currently works at Gold's Gym in Wilmington, North Carolina.

TOM CLIFFORD: Next, I'm going to demonstrate how to do the seated neck stretch. Have a seat on a stability ball, or a chair, and there is a few different exercises that you can do to stretch your neck. The first one is to turn your head to the right, place your right hand on top of your head, and your left hand on your chin, and twist. You do not want to twist too hard, just pull down with your right hand, and push up a little bit with your chin, very, very, very little tension, your neck is a tender area of your body. Other way, turn your head to your right, left hand on your head, right hand on your chin, and hold for about five to ten seconds, and you are going to feel the stretch at the back of your neck, and the sides, and then straighten your head out. Always work slowly when you are doing a neck stretch, you don't have to rush it or anything. Another one is, you could stick your head down, put your hand on top of your head, and lightly pull. Let the tension of your neck relax, relax your shoulders, and pull forward nice and easy, and hold for about five to ten seconds, and then push your chin back, relaxing your shoulders to get the front of your neck. Then finish up, and rotate your neck a little bit to the left, and a little bit to the right. So, points to remember when you are doing neck stretch is just not to rush. Do not rush neck stretches, do not push too hard, the neck is a very, very tender area of your body. You want to take it slow, and get enough to stretch the muscles in and relax, totally relax your upper body and your neck. That's how you do neck stretches.

How to Do the Seated Neck Stretch Video

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