The chin tuck exercise involves gently pulling the chin back towards the neck, creating a slight stretch in the neck muscles. This exercise can help improve posture and alleviate neck pain caused by poor posture or excessive screen time.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves posture by strengthening neck muscles
- Reduces neck and upper back pain
- Helps alleviate tension headaches
- Improves breathing and vocal quality
- Can be done anywhere, anytime
How to perform
- Start by sitting or standing with good posture, keeping your shoulders relaxed and your chin parallel to the ground.
- Gently draw your chin straight back, as if you are trying to make a double chin.
- Hold this position for 5-10 seconds, feeling a stretch in the back of your neck.
- Release and repeat for 10-15 repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Neck
Primary
Traps
Primary
Upper Back
Primary