Strength

Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back

The isometric neck exercise - front and back is a beginner strength exercise for your neck, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Neck
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back, starting position
Start
Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the isometric neck exercise - front and back

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides Body weight Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance Other Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance Other Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance Other