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NECK RETRACTION - CHIN TUCK

Strengthen posterior neck muscles and improve posture through gentle head retraction movements.

Focus Upper Body
Pool Depth Partially Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. Tuck your chin in and pull your head back slowly, keeping your mouth closed and level.
  3. Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, feeling the engagement in the back of your neck.
  4. Return to starting position by slowly releasing the retraction.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Move slowly and gently. Feel the contraction in the posterior neck. Maintain level mouth position.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute neck injury. Do not force excessive retraction. Modify if experiencing neck pain.

Additional Safety Notes: Never force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth and controlled.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase hold time to 45 seconds. Add resistance with hand pressure.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Reduce hold time to 10 seconds. Reduce range of retraction.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education