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Side Lying Chin Tuck - Sidebend
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HOW: Lay on your side with your head and neck in line with your spine in a neutral position. Perform a chin tuck by pushing your head slightly back while imagining elongating your neck. . From here, rotate your ear to one shoulder and then to the opposite side performing a side bend for the prescribed amount of reps.
FEEL: You should feel your neck muscles working.
COMPENSATION: Maintain the neutral spine position for the entire tim
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