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Seated Chin Tuck

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Chin Tuck.

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About this exercise

The seated chin tuck is a simple neck mobility and postural correction exercise that can be done anywhere. By drawing the chin straight back while keeping the eyes level, it activates the deep cervical flexors and counteracts the forward head position common from prolonged sitting or screen use.

How to Perform

  • Sit upright in a chair or on a bench with your shoulders relaxed and your gaze straight ahead
  • Keep your eyes level — do not tilt your head up or down
  • Gently draw your chin straight back, as if trying to make a double chin, without opening your mouth
  • Feel the subtle stretch along the base of the skull and back of the neck
  • Hold briefly at the end range, then release back to neutral
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
Neck

Common Mistakes

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About the Seated Chin Tuck

The Seated Chin Tuck is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.