How to do it
Relax your jaw and breathe steadily through each half-circle.
- 1
Stand or sit with good posture, shoulders relaxed and head facing forward.
- 2
Slowly lower your chin towards your chest to start the half-circle motion.
- 3
Gently roll your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder.
- 4
Continue the half-circle by rolling your head back to the other side, completing the arc.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching directions.
Expert tip
Move slowly and gently to avoid any strain on your neck muscles and to maintain control throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the head backward through the arc
- ✕Cutting the half-circle short of full range
- ✕Moving the torso along with the head