Neck Exercise · Body Weight
Side Push Neck Stretch
- Category
- Neck
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Target
- Levator Scapulae
A gentle lateral pull of the head toward one shoulder stretches the levator scapulae and upper traps, muscles that tighten up fast from desk work, phone-scrolling posture, or heavy shrugging and carrying. Move slowly into the stretch and avoid pulling hard on the head — the neck responds better to a light, sustained hold than force. It's a quick reset worth doing between sets of heavy pulling work, not just at the end of a session.
How to Do the Side Push Neck Stretch
- Stand or sit tall with your shoulders relaxed.
- Tilt your head toward the right, bringing your right ear closer to your right shoulder.
- Rest your right hand on the left side of your head and apply gentle pressure to deepen the stretch.
- Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Switch sides, tilting your head left and pressing gently with your left hand.
- Execute the desired number of reps with smooth cadence and consistent focus on the levator scapulae.
Calorie Burn & Set Tracker
Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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kcal
Muscles Worked
The Side Push Neck Stretch primarily targets the Levator Scapulae, with Trapezius as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Sternocleidomastoid.
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FAQ
- What muscles does the Side Push Neck Stretch work?
- The Side Push Neck Stretch primarily targets the levator scapulae, with the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid assisting.
- What equipment do I need for the Side Push Neck Stretch?
- The Side Push Neck Stretch is done with no equipment — just body weight.