Traps · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Neck Side Stretch
A gentle stretch for the side of the neck: tilt your head toward one shoulder while keeping the other shoulder relaxed and down. It loosens the upper traps and levator scapulae, which often feel tight after long periods at a desk.
- Primary muscle
- Levator scapulae
- Also works
- Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Other
How to do Neck Side Stretch, step by step
- Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.
- Tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Perform 2-4 sets on each side.
Muscles worked
Neck Side Stretch works your levator scapulae as the main mover, with help from your trapezius and sternocleidomastoid.
Track Neck Side Stretch in SPLYT
Neck Side Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
