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Step 1
Join your hands together by interlacing the fingers, with the palms facing your chest. Lift your joined hands over your head, coming to rest directly at the base of your head and the beginning of your neck.
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Step 2
Attempt to move your head backwards while resisting with your hands. Be careful not to tip your chin up into the air. Also, be careful not to jerk or twist your head while applying resistance; this could cause injury to the neck muscles.
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Step 3
Stay in the resistance position for five counts. Remember to pay attention to your form while holding this exercise. Be careful not to twist or jerk your head. Proper form will ensure that you get a healthy stretch from this exercise without injury.
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Step 4
Release the position and relax your body. Attempt to relax all of the muscles in your neck, shoulders, back, arms and chest. This will allow the neck to get a good stretch for each repetition. Repeat steps one through three for five to 10 reps.
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Step 5
Perform this exercise for five to ten reps, and do it three times per day. Performing backwards neck resistance exercises daily can help improve your strength and flexibility in the neck area.
