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Seated Neck Anti-rotation
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- HOW: In a seated position, loop a band around your head at the forehead level. Grab the opposite side of the band, cross it, and bring your elbows up to shoulder height, creating an X. Perform a chin tuck and with one hand try to pull the band to that side. Don’t let the band rotate your neck by activating the neck muscles on the other side. Switch to the other side and repeat.
- FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your neck working.
- COMPENSATION: Don’t slouch your back, keep it straight up. Make sure to perform the chin tuck before you pull to one side. Don’t allow movement in the neck.
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