Neck Stretch With Clasped Hands
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The Neck Stretch With Clasped Hands is a bodyweight stretch performed by clasping your hands behind your head, gently pulling your head forward and down toward your chest to elongate the neck muscles. Its primary purpose is to improve neck flexibility, relieve tension, and enhance range of motion after workouts or prolonged sitting. It mainly targets the neck muscles, including the sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius, and benefits athletes, office workers, or anyone prone to neck stiffness.
How to Perform Neck Stretch With Clasped Hands
- 1Stand or sit tall with good posture, shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.
- 2Clasp your hands together behind your head, fingers interlaced, with elbows pointing out to the sides.
- 3Gently tuck your chin toward your chest to elongate the back of your neck.
- 4Inhale deeply to prepare, then exhale slowly as you apply gentle downward pressure with your hands to deepen the stretch in the posterior neck.
- 5Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily and relaxing into the sensation.
- 6Release the pressure slowly on an inhale, then bring your head back to neutral.
- 7Key form tips: Keep the stretch gentle—avoid forcing or pain; maintain a straight spine; do not pull aggressively on the head. Common mistakes: Shrugging shoulders, rounding the upper back, or holding breath.
