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Stretch demonstrating Chin tuck

Neck

Chin tuck

Mobility · Seated or standing

How to do it
Slide your chin straight back (make a soft double chin) and hold for 2 seconds. Keep eyes level, don’t tip the nose down.
Dose
8 × 2 s
What you should feel
The back of your neck lengthening
Common mistake
Tipping the head up or down instead of sliding straight back.
Make it easier
Make the movement smaller, or just think about lengthening the back of your neck.
Avoid this movement if
Any movement of the neck sharply increases pain, dizziness or tingling.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.

Why it's here

Gently moves the neck out of the forward position a screen pulls it into. Simple, repeatable, and comfortable for almost everyone.

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