Here are five neck stretches to relieve daily tension. The side neck stretch targets the muscles along the sides of your neck ...

Additional research suggests stretching for just 10 minutes ... focus on the following muscles: upper back muscles and ...

Repeat 10 times. This exercise helps to really stretch out the tight muscles in your upper trapezius. Reach your right hand over the top of your head and hold it from the left side. Then pull your ...

Instead of passive stretching, a more effective approach ... larger muscles such as the upper trapezius (located at the side of the neck and top of the back) and pectoralis major (upper chest ...

The press strengthens the deltoids, upper pecs, triceps and upper trapezius, but your core muscles must also work hard to keep you stable as you move. Unlike the standard overhead press ...

Foam rolling is another effective way to release muscle tension, especially in the upper back. By putting pressure with a foam roller along the thoracic spine, you can relieve knots and improve blood ...