Neck Flexion
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Technique
Sit or stand upright. Slowly lower your chin toward your chest, feeling a stretch in the back of the neck. Return your head to the neutral position. Perform the movement slowly and without adding resistance unless experienced.
Steps
- Sit or stand tall with your head stacked over your shoulders
- Lower your chin slowly toward your chest
- Pause briefly at the comfortable end of your range
- Raise your head slowly back to neutral
Common mistakes
- Dropping the head quickly instead of controlling the descent
- Rounding the upper back to increase the range
- Forcing the chin against the chest
- Tilting or rotating the head during the movement
Variations
- Seated neck flexion
- Standing neck flexion
- Supine bodyweight neck flexion
- Isometric neck flexion hold
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What muscles does Neck Flexion work?
Muscles: Neck.
What equipment do I need for Neck Flexion?
Equipment: Bodyweight.
Where can I do Neck Flexion?
Location: Home, Gym, Street.
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