Chin Tuck Tower Lean
Exercise Overview
This is an advanced version of the chin tuck that challenges the deep neck flexor muscles against a lateral force in an isometric contraction. This exercise helps to promote muscular endurance in the frontal plane. Keep the chin tucked to put the cervical spine in a neutral position, then lean to the side with your head against a stability ball that is placed at head height against the wall. You can increase the difficulty of this exercise by simply standing further away from the wall.
Muscles Involved
Deep Neck FlexorsSternocleidomastoidScalenesUpper trapeziusLevator ScapulaeDeep Front Line
Related Conditions
Cervicogenic Headaches, Tension HeadachesForward Head PostureUpper Cross SyndromeNeck PainText Neck, Nerd Neck
