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Stretching Β· Upper body
Neck side stretch
Difficulty Mobility
How to perform it
Sit/stand tall and gently pull the head toward one shoulder (ear to shoulder) with one hand, the other arm hanging by your side; for a stronger stretch, grab the wrist of the other hand and pull it down. Targets the upper trap and levator scapulae. Only a mild stretch, never pain.
Equipment
No equipment (bodyweight)
Muscles worked
Front
Back
Muscles and artwork credits
- Rhomboids (not on the surface map)
- Upper traps
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Neck stretch
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