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NECK
Strength Conditioning/Weight Training Exercise Chart
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Neck Lateral Resistance Neck Body Weight
Open Chain
Isolated
Push
Works all neck lateral neck muscles Hold one hand against the side of your head. Use your hand to resist the movement as you try to touch your shoulder with your ear. Hold this posture for a count of 5. Manual
Neck Forward Resistance Neck Body Weight
Open Chain
Isolated
Pull
Works all anterior neck muscles Hold both hands against your forehead. Try to move head forward, but resist the movement with your hands. Hold this posture for a count of 5. Manual
Neck Backward Resistance Neck Body Weight
Open Chain
Isolated
Pull
Works all posterior neck muscles. Place both hands behind your head.
Try to move head backwards, but resist the movement with your hands. Don't tip chin. Hold this posture for a count of 5.
Manual
Neck Rotational Resistance Neck Machine
Open Chain
Compound
Push
Works all neck muscles Hold one hand against the side of your head. Use your hand to resist the movement as you try to rotate your head to one side until your chin is lined on top of your shoulder. Hold this posture for a count of 5. Manual