The move: Neck Stretch

Works on: The muscles, tendons and ligaments in the necks, shoulders, arms and wrists.

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With arms raised above his head, Richard Simmons gets ready to do the Neck Stretch.
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As the head goes to one side, the opposite arm extends.
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Dana Miller, who joined the Slimmons health club four years ago, demonstrates an alternate way to do the neck stretch for those with neck problems.
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Step 1: Raise both arms above your head.

Step 2: Place your right hand on your head and pull gently to the right at the same time as you horizontally extend your left arm out

to the side. Flex the hand to complete the stretch.

Alternate move: If you have neck problems, simply turn the head to look at your shoulder and extend the flexed arm down.

Repetitions: Stretch twice to each side, holding for 15 to 20 seconds each time.

Richard Simmons has helped millions of overweight men and women through his exercise videos, eating programs, books, and national television and radio appearances. He also continues to teach at Slimmons, a motivational exercise studio he established in 1974.