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Seated Neck Rotation
How to do the seated neck rotation, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- Rotation
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit tall with your shoulders relaxed and chin level. Slowly turn your head to one side as far as is comfortable, feeling a gentle stretch through the side and back of the neck. Pause, then rotate smoothly to the other side, keeping the motion slow and controlled.
- 1A gentle stretch through the side and back of your neck as you turn
- 2Your shoulders staying down and relaxed throughout
- 3Slow, smooth rotation rather than quick movement
Common mistakes
- Do not jerk or force your head past a comfortable range
- Avoid hiking your shoulder toward your ear
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, tingling, or dizziness
Muscles worked
The seated neck rotation mainly works the upper traps.
- Upper TrapsPrimary
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Last reviewed June 2026.