Neck side bend
How to do it
- Stand or sit, with your back straight.
- Place one palm on the side of your head for optional resistance.
- Gently tilt your head toward your shoulder, resisting with your hand if you're using resistance.
- Return under control to the starting position, then repeat on the opposite side.
Key to the execution: Move only your neck, don't lift your shoulder — the movement must be slow.
Common mistakes
- You lift your shoulder toward your head instead of letting your head do the movement.
- You perform the movement quickly, with jerks.
Alternatives: exercises for the same muscles
Log your sets and see your progress
In the PlanSports app you pick the exercise, log weight and reps, and each exercise page shows your best weight and progression. The AI coach puts the exercises into a 4-week program.
Neck exercises › Training programs by sport ›The exercise pages are compiled by PlanSports; if you have an injury or pain, talk to your coach or doctor first.