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Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back vs Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back - starting position
Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back - ending position
Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
beginner·Bodyweight·isolation
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides - starting position
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides - ending position
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
beginner·Bodyweight·isolation

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Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
VS
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
beginner
Level
beginner
Bodyweight
Equipment
Bodyweight
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
static
Force
static
Strength
Category
Strength
neck
Primary
neck
None
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

neck

Instructions

Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back

1

With your head and neck in a neutral position (normal position with head erect facing forward), place both of your hands on the front side of your head.

2

Now gently push forward as you contract the neck muscles but resisting any movement of your head. Start with slow tension and increase slowly. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.

3

Hold for the recommended number of seconds.

4

Now release the tension slowly.

5

Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat with your hands placed on the back side of your head.

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

1

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.

2

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.

3

Hold for the recommended number of seconds.

4

Now release the tension slowly.

5

Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat with your right hand placed on the right side of your head.

Verdict

Both exercises target the neck. Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides is beginner and uses bodyweight.

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