How to do a Head Tilt

Reviewed by JP Michelsen, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology

About Head Tilt

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293,957
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Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment Required
    Bodyweight-only

Target muscles worked

Primary Muscles
Neck
Secondary Muscles
None

Instructions for Proper Form

Head Tilt is an isolation exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the neck. By tilting your head side to side, you can help to stretch and strengthen the neck muscles, improving flexibility and reducing tension. This exercise is especially useful for those looking to improve neck mobility or relieve neck stiffness.

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart and place your hands behind your back.
  2. Slowly drop your right ear to right shoulder until you feel a comfortable stretch on the left side of your neck.
  3. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds before repeating to the opposite side.

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