Exercise Comparison
Chin To Chest Stretch vs Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Chin To Chest Stretch
Get into a seated position on the floor.
Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
With your head and neck in a neutral position (normal position with head erect facing forward), place your left hand on the left side of your head.
Now gently push towards the left as you contract the left neck muscles but resisting any movement of your head. Start with slow tension and increase slowly. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.
Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
Now release the tension slowly.
Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat with your right hand placed on the right side of your head.
Verdict
Both exercises target the neck. Chin To Chest Stretch is a beginner exercise using none, while Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Chin To Chest Stretch if you have access to none, or Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides if you prefer bodyweight.