Band Assisted Neck Extension

Exercise Overview

The band assisted neck extension is an assisted cervical extension flexibility exercise. Start by looping a towel or thick pullup assist band around the back of your neck. Hold the free ends of the band with each hand and raise them to pull the neck into extension. Look up with your head to promote further cervical extension.

Muscles Involved

Cervical SpineCervical DiscSternocleidomastoidAnterior Scalenes

Related Conditions

Text NeckCervical Radiculopathy / Cervical Disc HerniationForward Head PostureUpper Cross SyndromeDowager’s HumpCervicogenic HeadacheBrachial Plexopathy

Equipment Needed

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