Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
- 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 your left hand on the left side of your head.
- Now gently push towards the left as you contract the left 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 right hand placed on the right side of your head.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides 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.
More neck exercises
- Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
- Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
- Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
- Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.