How to Do Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch

Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch

  1. 01Sit or stand with a tall spine and the hands resting at the sides.
  2. 02Slowly tuck the chin toward the chest, then gently tilt the head back toward the shoulder blades.
  3. 03Return to center and rotate the head slowly to the left until the chin is over the shoulder.
  4. 04Repeat the rotation to the right side, maintaining a level chin throughout the turn.
  5. 05Breathe deeply into the side of the neck during each hold.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the shoulders depressed and away from the ears to ensure the stretch occurs in the neck rather than the traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch questions

What muscles does Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch work?

Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch correctly?

Sit or stand with a tall spine and the hands resting at the sides. Slowly tuck the chin toward the chest, then gently tilt the head back toward the shoulder blades. Return to center and rotate the head slowly to the left until the chin is over the shoulder. Repeat the rotation to the right side, maintaining a level chin throughout the turn. Breathe deeply into the side of the neck during each hold.

What is the A90 coach tip for Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch?

Keep the shoulders depressed and away from the ears to ensure the stretch occurs in the neck rather than the traps.

Is Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch suitable for beginners?

Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch?

No. Backward Forward Turn To Side Neck Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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