Seated Neck Tap
Improve shoulder mobility and activate neck & upper back muscles with Seated Neck Taps! A great warm-up for any workout.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Sit down on the floor with your legs crossed, back straight, and arms extended at shoulder level. This is your starting position.
2. Rotate your arms backward while keeping your arms parallel to the ground, so that your thumbs point to the back and your palms face up.
3. Bend your elbows and gently tap the base of your neck with your fingertips. Your elbows should point to the sides.
4. Return to the starting position by reversing the movement: straighten your elbows back to a position where your arms are extended at shoulder level with palms facing up.
5. Rotate your arms forward to the initial position with your arms extended and palms facing down.
6. Repeat the sequence for the desired number of repetitions or time duration, focusing on smooth, controlled motion throughout.
This exercise helps with shoulder mobility and activates muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, making it suitable as a warm-up activity to prepare the muscles and joints for more strenuous exercise.
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