Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Side Push Neck Stretch: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

The side push neck stretch is a gentle stretching exercise targeting the levator scapulae and other neck muscles. It helps improve flexibility and relieve tension in the neck and upper shoulders.

Primary muscles
Not recorded
Secondary muscles
Neck , Traps
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the side push neck stretch
Front view: muscles worked by the side push neck stretch. Secondary: neck and traps.
Back view: muscles worked by the side push neck stretch. Secondary: neck and traps.
Primary Secondary

How to do the side push neck stretch

  1. Step 1: Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed.
  2. Step 2: Tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder.
  3. Step 3: Place your right hand on the left side of your head and gently apply pressure to increase the stretch.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Repeat on the other side, tilting your head to the left and applying pressure with your left hand.
  6. Step 6: Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.