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Neck Circle Stretch
How to do the neck circle 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 and let your chin drop toward your chest. Slowly roll your head in a gentle half circle from one shoulder across the front to the other, easing through each position without forcing it.
- 1A mild stretch traveling along the sides and front of the neck
- 2Shoulders staying relaxed and down as the head moves
- 3Slow, smooth motion with steady breathing
Common mistakes
- Rolling the head all the way back, which compresses the neck
- Forcing or jerking into a deeper range
- Continuing if you feel sharp pain, tingling, or dizziness
Muscles worked
The neck circle stretch mainly works the upper traps.
- Upper TrapsPrimary
- Mid TrapsMinor
- Side DeltsMinor
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- How to do the resistance band assisted pull-up
- How to do the machine assisted pull-up
- How to do the back extension bench back extension
- How to do the machine back extension
- How to do the back lever
Last reviewed June 2026.