Neck Extension
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Technique
Sit or stand upright. Slowly tilt your head back to look at the ceiling, feeling a stretch in the front of the neck. Return to neutral. Avoid hyperextending or applying aggressive resistance. Keep the movement controlled and pain-free.
Steps
- Sit or stand upright with your shoulders relaxed
- Keep your chin centered and your neck long
- Slowly tilt your head back within a comfortable range
- Pause briefly while looking upward
- Return your head smoothly to neutral
Common mistakes
- Forcing the head too far backward
- Moving quickly or bouncing at end range
- Lifting or tensing the shoulders
- Continuing through neck pain or dizziness
Variations
- Seated bodyweight neck extension
- Standing bodyweight neck extension
- Prone bodyweight neck extension on a bench
- Quadruped bodyweight neck extension
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What muscles does Neck Extension work?
Muscles: Neck, Traps.
What equipment do I need for Neck Extension?
Equipment: Bodyweight.
Where can I do Neck Extension?
Location: Home, Gym, Street.
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