Exercise Comparison
Chin To Chest Stretch vs Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Chin To Chest Stretch
Get into a seated position on the floor.
Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
Lie face down with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate behind your head. Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the upper chest, neck and face to be off the bench. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the plate secure on the back of your head slowly lower your head (as in saying "yes") as you breathe in.
Raise your head back up to the starting position in a semi-circular motion as you breathe out. Hold the contraction for a second.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the neck. Chin To Chest Stretch is a beginner exercise using none, while Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance is intermediate and uses other. Choose Chin To Chest Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance for a greater challenge.