Side Lying Chin Tuck
Exercise Overview
This exercise is an intermediate level neck strengthening exercise that targets the deep neck flexor muscles as well as the lateral flexors in an isometric hold. This exercise is helpful for issues like neck pain and headaches, and is helpful for those who participate in contact sports like Brazilian Jiu Jutsu or Rugby.
Muscles Involved
Deep Neck FlexorsScalenesSternocleidomastoid (SCM)Upper Trapezius
Related Conditions
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)Brachial PlexopathyUpper Cross SyndromeForward Head PostureText Neck / Nerd NeckCervical Disc HerniationTMJ Syndrome