Chin Tuck
Also known as: Neck Retraction, Chin Retraction, Chin Tucks, Cervical Retraction
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Sit or stand tall with the shoulders relaxed and your eyes looking straight ahead.
- Without tilting the head, glide the chin straight back as if making a double chin.
- Hold the position for a few seconds while feeling the front of the neck work.
- Return slowly to neutral.
- Repeat for the reps without forcing the range.
Cues
- Keep the eyes level and move the head straight back.
- Think of lengthening the back of the neck.
- Use a gentle effort.
Common mistakes
- Tilting the chin down instead of gliding it back.
- Pushing hard into pain.
- Shrugging the shoulders.