Chin To Chest Stretch

What it is

This stretch gently lengthens the muscles in your neck and upper back. It primarily targets the neck muscles, with secondary engagement of your trapezius. You will perform this movement from a seated position without any equipment. It helps improve flexibility and release tension in your upper body.

Technique tips

• Sit tall with a straight spine before you begin.
• Interlock fingers at the back of your head, thumbs pointing down.
• Gently guide your chin towards your chest, using only hand pressure.
• Avoid excessive force; the stretch should be gentle, not painful.
• Breathe deeply throughout the 20 to 30 second hold.
• Release slowly to avoid sudden neck strain.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.