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Neck and shoulders

Ear to Shoulder

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Stretches the side of the neck.

Illustration of the ear to shoulder: let one ear drop toward your shoulder
Ear to Shoulder, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Let one ear drop toward your shoulder.
  2. Keep both shoulders down and relaxed.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaNeck and shoulders
EquipmentNone
What it doesStretches the side of the neck.

In these routines

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.