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Chin To Chest Stretch

Chin To Chest Stretch is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the neck, with help from the traps.

beginnerotherstatic movementstretching

Main muscles
neck
Also works
traps

How to do it

  1. Get into a seated position on the floor.
  2. Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

Chin To Chest Stretch: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin