side push neck stretch
side push neck stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: levator scapulae. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- levator scapulae
- Muscle group
- trapezius
- Body part
- neck
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
trapezius, sternocleidomastoid
How to perform
- Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.
- Tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder.
- Place your right hand on the left side of your head and gently apply pressure to increase the stretch.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other side, tilting your head to the left and applying pressure with your left hand.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.