Neck Retraction Exercise
by Dr. Christopher Notley
Muscles
- Stretches suboccipital muscles and the base of the skull
- Strengthens deep neck muscles in the front of the neck
Start position
- Sitting relaxed in a chair with upper back support
- Hand on chin
Finished position
- Use your hand to help move your chin towards your neck to give yourself a double chin. Most of the work should be done with your neck muscles and not your hand.
- At the same time, move your head backwards as though you are trying to move head behind your shoulders.
Common Errors
- Tilting the nose down or upwards. The nose should only move horizontally backwards.
© 2009 Dr. Christopher Notley