Prone Cervical Extension Isometric Hold
Description
The prone cervical extension isometric hold is a neck strengthening drill done lying face down. The mover lifts the head off the floor and holds the cervical extension isometrically. It builds the neck extensors and posterior neck strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Prone Cervical Ext Iso Hold Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor.
- Set the arms at the sides or under the forehead.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Lift the head and chest slightly off the floor.
- Hold the cervical extension position.
- Keep the chin tucked rather than craned back.
- Maintain the isometric hold.
- Lower with control to the start.
Prone Cervical Ext Iso Hold Form & Visual
Prone Cervical Ext Iso Hold Benefits
- Builds the neck
- Strong neck drill
- Useful for athletes
- Trains posterior neck
- Builds neck endurance
Prone Cervical Ext Iso Hold Muscles Worked
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Trapezius
- Erector spinae
Prone Cervical Ext Iso Hold Variations & Alternatives
- Neck Extension
- Chin Tuck
- Superman
- Cobra Pose
