Assisted Chin Tuck
Description
The assisted chin tuck is a posture drill where the fingers are placed on the chin and used to gently push the head straight back to create a double chin position. The drill retrains forward head posture and strengthens the deep neck flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Assisted Chin Tuck Instructions
- Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed.
- Look straight ahead with the head in a neutral position.
- Place two fingers on the front of your chin.
- Gently push the chin straight back, not down.
- Feel a stretch at the back of the neck.
- Create a double chin position briefly.
- Hold for a few seconds and release.
- Repeat the chin tuck several times in a row.
Assisted Chin Tuck Form & Visual
Assisted Chin Tuck Benefits
- Improves forward head posture
- Strengthens deep neck flexors
- No equipment needed
- Easy to do at any time
- Useful for desk workers
- Strong posture drill
Assisted Chin Tuck Muscles Worked
- Deep neck flexors
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Upper trapezius
Assisted Chin Tuck Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Chin Tuck
- Wall Chin Tuck
- Neck Stretch
- Head Lift
