Weighted Lying Neck Flexion (with head harness) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Neck
- Primary Muscle
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Splenius
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lying Neck Flexion with Weight
How to: Weighted Lying Neck Flexion (with head harness)
- Lie down on your back with the head harness secured to your head.
- Start with your head in a neutral position.
- Gently lower your head toward the mat using your neck muscles.
- Pause for a moment, then lift your head back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form and potential injury.
- Not engaging core muscles, which can destabilize the movement.
- Jerking the head instead of moving slowly and steadily.
Modifications
- Perform without weights until neck strength improves.
- Use a lighter weight to start, gradually increasing as strength improves.
Tips
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to avoid injury.
- Ensure the head harness is fitted snugly for proper weight distribution.
- Focus on using your neck muscles instead of momentum to lift the weight.
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion (with head harness) Alternatives
Tags
neck
strength
weightlifting
fitness
muscle
rehabilitation