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Chin Tuck (Flexibility)

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  1. Lie on your back on the floor, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

  2. Gently flatten your neck toward the floor by moving your chin toward your chest. Don’t push your neck down too hard. Hold for 5 seconds.

  3. Repeat this exercise 3 times.

Woman lying on back doing neck glide exercise.

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

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