Exercise Comparison
Chin To Chest Stretch vs Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
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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 Up Plate Neck Resistance
Lie face up with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate on top of your forehead. Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the traps, neck and head to be off the bench. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the plate secure on your forehead slowly lower your head back in a semi-circular motion 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 Up 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 Up Plate Neck Resistance for a greater challenge.