Strengthen Neck with Head Tilt

Head Tilt

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart, maintaining a neutral spine. Allow your arms to hang naturally by your sides and relax your shoulders, ensuring they are away from your ears. Initiate the exercise by slowly tilting your head to the right, aiming to bring your right ear closer to your right shoulder. Ensure you're moving only your head and keeping the rest of your body stationary. Hold the position briefly to feel a gentle stretch along the left side of your neck. Gently return to the center and repeat the movement, tilting your head to the left this time, bringing your left ear closer to your left shoulder. This will stretch the right side of your neck.

Common Mistakes

Avoid raising your shoulder to meet your ear; the movement should come solely from the neck. Also, refrain from forcing the tilt to a point where it becomes uncomfortable. This movement should provide a gentle stretch, not pain.

Breathing

Inhale deeply in the neutral position. As you tilt your head to one side, exhale slowly and steadily. Inhale again as you return to the center position, and exhale as you tilt to the opposite side. Ensure that your breathing is rhythmic and not held at any point during the movement.

Muscle Focus

Primary Focus Area

Traps