PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Chin Tucks

Neck
Beginner
Bodyweight
3 sets of 10 reps, hold 5 seconds
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed and eyes forward.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed and eyes forward.
  2. 2
    Gently draw your chin straight back — imagine making a double chin without tilting the head.
  3. 3
    You should feel a stretch at the base of the skull.
  4. 4
    Hold 5 seconds and release. Repeat.
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Do
  • Keep eyes level
  • Move the head backwards, not down
Don't
  • Do not force the movement
  • Avoid tilting the chin up or down
Clinically used for
Tech NeckCervical SpondylosisPostural CorrectionNeck Pain

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