Questions about Chin Tucks

Chin Tuck FAQ

Can chin tucks make your forward head posture worse?

Yes—if you do them incorrectly, they can make things worse.

When performing chin tucks, be careful not to crane your head or neck forward.

Think of keeping the back of your head in place while gently tucking your chin.

It may help to visualize an imaginary rod running from earlobe to earlobe. You’re rotating your head around that axis, not shifting it forward.

After doing a chin tuck, my neck felt stuck for an entire day. Is that normal?

It’s not typical—and definitely not ideal.

This usually happens when people overdo the intensity. Start gently. If you use too much effort, you’re more likely to strain the muscles around your neck.

Your body is supposed to move your head and neck freely. The way to restore that freedom is to practice chin tucks gently and gradually build strength over time.

You may also benefit from strengthening the muscles at the back of your neck. Balance between front and back is key to healthy neck function.

My head feels ridiculously heavy during the supine chin tuck. Is something wrong with me?

Nope—this is very common.

It just means your neck muscles are weak, especially the deep neck flexors.

Stick with it, go slow, and you’ll get stronger over time.

I don’t have use of one or both hands to do resisted chin tucks. Any suggestions?

Yes! You can still train chin tucks without using your hands.

👉 Watch this video for hands-free variations:

Resisted Chin Tucks Without Hands (Vimeo)

These simple adjustments make it possible to challenge your neck muscles without needing your arms at all.