Strength

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

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

Main muscles
Neck
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides, starting position
Start
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides, 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 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.

Alternatives to the isometric neck exercise - sides

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