How to Do
How to Do Assisted Levator Scapulae Stretch Seated Contract-relax
Hold at first resistance barrier for 20 to 30 seconds, and then statically contract for 5 to 7 seconds.
Beginning
Beginning Assisted Levator Scapulae Stretch Seated
Position yourself and your partner as pictured.
Movement
Assisted Levator Scapulae Stretch Seated Movement
1. Flex to the side and rotate the head AWAY from the side to be stretched until the first resistance barrier is felt, hold for 20-30 seconds.
2. Next, your partner should gently instruct you to make a contraction as if returning to neutral.
3. Relax and move into a newly acquired range of motion.
4. Repeat for 2 to 3 rep.
Benefits
Assisted Levator Scapulae Stretch Seated Benefits
This position allows the muscles in the scapula-thoracic area and in the cervical spine to relax.
Exercise Aliases
Scapulae Stretch Seated, Stretches to Relieve Neck, Scapulae Stretch Seated Contract.
