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Exercise

Neck Half Circles

Also known as: neck rolls, half neck rolls, neck circles

Neck Half Circles is a isolation exercise for the neck. Main target: neck. Also works: upper traps. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeIsolation
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Neck Half Circles: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Secondary

How to do it

  1. Stand or sit tall with your shoulders relaxed and down.
  2. Tilt your head to bring one ear toward the shoulder.
  3. Slowly roll the chin down across the chest to the other side, ear toward the other shoulder.
  4. Roll back the same way. Keep the circles in front — don't drop the head backward.

Similar exercises

Side Neck Stretch
Bodyweight
Neck
Chin To Chest Stretch
Bodyweight
Neck
Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
Bodyweight
Neck
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
Bodyweight
Neck

Alternatives with other equipment

Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
Other
Neck
Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
Other
Neck
Neck-SMR
Other
Neck
Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
Other
Neck
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