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Extension and Inclination Neck Stretch
How to do the extension and inclination 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
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed. Gently tilt your head back and slightly to one side, lengthening the front and side of your neck until you feel a mild stretch. Hold briefly, return to center, and repeat to the other side, keeping the movement small and controlled.
- 1A gentle stretch along the front and side of your neck
- 2Your shoulders staying down and relaxed
- 3Small, controlled movement rather than a deep drop
Common mistakes
- Dropping your head straight back and crunching the neck
- Forcing the tilt past mild tension
- Continuing through sharp pain, tingling, or dizziness
Muscles worked
The extension and inclination neck stretch mainly works the upper traps.
- Upper TrapsPrimary
- Mid TrapsMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.