Front neck bridge side-to-side

Muscles

• Sternocleidomastoid
• Splenius
• Upper trapezius
• Rectus capitis lateralis

Technique

1. Stand in wide stance, bend at the hips, place your hands on the floor and lower yourself until your head touches the floor between your hands.
2. Take the pressure off your hands until only your feet and crown of your head touches the floor. This is the starting position
3. Slowly pivot to one side, pause and slowly return to the starting position
4. Work the other side and keep alternating.

Form tips

1. Keep the legs straight.
2. To alleviate discomfort to your head, perform the exercise on a soft surface or use a soft support like a towel.

Risks

1. This exercise places significant strain on the neck. Make sure to warm up your neck properly and progress carefully.

Similar Exercises

• Neck lateral flexion
• Front neck half circle
• Neck hanging rotation
• Neck circle
• Wrestler bridge

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)