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Lying Neck Extensor Stretch
This exercise involves lying on your stomach or back and gently positioning the head to stretch the muscles along the back of the neck. The movement is performed slowly and within a comfortable range, allowing the neck to relax into extension or a lengthened position to reduce tension in the posterior cervical area.
Primary muscle
Neck extensors (splenius capitis
Secondary muscles
splenius cervicis, upper cervical extensors)
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Neck
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