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Backward Forward Turn to Side Neck Stretch
How to do the backward forward turn to side neck stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Rotation
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit or stand tall with relaxed shoulders. Slowly tip your head back, then forward, then turn it to look over one side, easing into each position to stretch the front, back, and sides of your neck. Move gently through the sequence and hold each end position briefly.
- 1Feel a gentle stretch through the front, back, and sides of the neck
- 2Keep your shoulders down and relaxed throughout
- 3Move slowly and breathe into each position
Common mistakes
- Do not force or crank your head into any position
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders up as you move
- Do not rush between positions
Muscles worked
The backward forward turn to side neck stretch mainly works the upper traps, with the mid traps assisting.
- Upper TrapsPrimary
- Mid TrapsSupport
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Last reviewed June 2026.