Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Tilt head to the opposite shoulder, ear toward shoulder. Keep gaze forward, nose aligned. Gently deepen the stretch with the opposite hand if desired. Hold, feeling a pull in the neck and upper shoulder. Breathe deeply, then slowly return to center. Repeat on the other side.
Focus on drawing your shoulder down and back to prevent hunching and maximize neck mobility. Initiate the tilt with a gentle movement, avoiding any sudden jerks or forceful straining to protect the cervical spine. Maintain a forward gaze throughout the stretch to ensure proper neck alignment and prevent unnecessary twisting. Breathe steadily and deeply to promote relaxation and enhance the stretch's effectiveness. Consciously relax your jaw muscles, as tension there can often contribute to neck stiffness. Ensure both sides of the stretch feel even to avoid muscle imbalances and promote balanced neck flexibility.
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