Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
How to do the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
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Place a neck strap on the floor at the end of a flat bench. Once you have selected the weights, sit at the end of the flat bench with your feet wider than shoulder width apart from each other. Your toes should be pointed out.
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Slowly move your torso forward until it is almost parallel with the floor. Using both hands, securely position the neck strap around your head. Tip: Make sure the weights are still lying on the floor to prevent any strain on the neck. Now grab the weight with both hands while elevating your torso back until it is almost perpendicular to the floor. Note: Your head and torso needs to be slightly tilted forward to perform this exercise.
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Now place both hands on top of your knees. This is the starting position.
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Slowly lower your neck down until your chin touches the upper part of your chest while breathing in.
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While exhaling, bring your neck back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance work?
The Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance primarily works the Neck.
Is the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance suitable for beginners?
The Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
Is the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance a compound or isolation exercise?
The Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance is an isolation exercise, it targets the neck through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance with correct form?
Place a neck strap on the floor at the end of a flat bench. Once you have selected the weights, sit at the end of the flat bench with your feet wider than shoulder width apart from each other. Your toes should be pointed out. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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