GymPlan AIIsometric Neck Exercise - Sides
Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides is a beginner isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works your neck.
💪 Neck🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 20-60 seconds
How to do the isometric neck exercise - sides
- 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.
- 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.
- Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
- Now release the tension slowly.
- Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat with your right hand placed on the right side of your head.
Muscles worked
Primary: Neck
Sets and reps
Hold or work for 20-60 seconds, 3 sets, resting 45-60 seconds. Add 5-10 seconds a week as it gets easier.
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What muscles does the isometric neck exercise - sides work?
It mainly works your neck.
How many sets and reps of isometric neck exercise - sides should I do?
Hold or work for 20-60 seconds, 3 sets, resting 45-60 seconds. Add 5-10 seconds a week as it gets easier.
Is the isometric neck exercise - sides good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.