Neck release
How to do the Neck release: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Sit or stand tall with your shoulders down.
- 2
Tilt one ear toward the same-side shoulder.
- 3
Rest the same-side hand gently on your head — no pulling.
- 4
Breathe slowly and let the far side of your neck soften.
- 5
Return to center and switch sides.
In a Setline session: 2 sets of 30s each.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Neck release?
The Neck release uses: Bodyweight.
Which muscles does the Neck release work?
The Neck release works: Shoulders.
How many sets and reps for the Neck release?
In Setline sessions the Neck release is programmed as 2 sets of 30s each.
Which Setline styles include the Neck release?
The Neck release appears in: Mobility & Recovery.
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