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Strength exercise

Neck Extension (Manual Resistance)

How to do it

  1. Position yourself at the equipment with proper form.
  2. Start in the flexed position.
  3. Extend through the full range of motion.
  4. Squeeze the target muscle at full extension.
  5. Return to the starting position with control.
  6. Avoid using momentum.

Muscles worked

SternocleidomastoidNeck muscle responsible for head rotation and flexion. All Sternocleidomastoid exercises

Related Neck (Front) exercises

Behind the Neck PressNeck Bridge (Back)Neck Bridge (Front)Neck Bridge (Side)Neck FlexionNeck Flexion (Manual Resistance)
Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Sternocleidomastoid
Measured in
Reps and weight