Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
- Main muscles
- Neck
- Also works
- None listed
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation · Static
How to do it
- With your head and neck in a neutral position (normal position with head erect facing forward), place both of your hands on the front side of your head.
- Now gently push forward as you contract the neck muscles but resisting any movement of your head. Start with slow tension and increase slowly. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.
- Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
- Now release the tension slowly.
- Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat with your hands placed on the back side of your head.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back work?
- Mainly the neck.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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- Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
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- Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
- Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.