Levator Scapulae Stretch

Primary muscles
Traps
Secondary muscles
None
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2 Place your right hand on the left side of your head, with your fingers resting above your ear.
  3. 3 Gently pull your head towards your right shoulder, simultaneously rotating your chin slightly upwards towards your right shoulder to deepen the stretch.
  4. 4 Hold this position, feeling the stretch on the left side of your neck.
  5. 5 Slowly release your head back to the starting position and remove your hand.
  6. 6 Repeat the stretch on the opposite side.

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