Strength
Head tilts
A gentle mobility movement designed to improve cervical range of motion and relieve tension in the upper neck.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Sit or stand with a tall posture and draw your shoulders down and back away from your ears.
Look straight ahead and keep your chin level with the floor to establish a neutral starting position.
Slowly lower your right ear toward your right shoulder until you feel a mild stretch in the left side of your neck.
Hold this position for a few seconds while continuing to breathe deeply through your nose.
Return your head to the center position with a slow and controlled motion.
Repeat the same movement on the left side by lowering your left ear toward your left shoulder.
Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Shrugging the shoulders upward to meet the ear during the tilt.
- Rotating the chin toward the chest rather than keeping it facing forward.
- Moving too quickly or using jerky motions that strain the cervical spine.
- Holding your breath instead of maintaining steady respiration.
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.