Chin To Chest Stretch

How to do the Chin To Chest Stretch

1. Get into a seated position on the floor.
2. Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	neck
Secondary	traps
Equipment	no equipment
Difficulty	beginner

Train the same muscles a different way

4 alternatives for the same neck, with and without kit.

Neck-SMR Other Equipment Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance Other Equipment Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance Other Equipment Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance Other Equipment

Harder than the Chin To Chest Stretch

Neck-SMR intermediate · Other Equipment

Common questions

What muscles does the Chin To Chest Stretch work?

The Chin To Chest Stretch primarily works the neck, with the traps as secondary movers. Neck-SMR, Side Neck Stretch, and Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back train the same muscle, across 2 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Chin To Chest Stretch?

None — the Chin To Chest Stretch is bodyweight, so it works at home, in a hotel room or outdoors. Neck-SMR and Side Neck Stretch also need nothing.

Is the Chin To Chest Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Chin To Chest Stretch is rated beginner. Neck-SMR are the progressions from here.

Similar exercises

Neck-SMR Other Equipment Side Neck Stretch Bodyweight Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back Bodyweight Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides Bodyweight Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance Other Equipment Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance Other Equipment