Weighted Lying Neck Flexion
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion Instructions
- Start by lying on your back on a flat bench or mat with your head hanging off the edge.
- Hold a weight plate or dumbbell with both hands and place it on your forehead, keeping your elbows bent and close to your head.
- Slowly lower your head towards the ground, keeping your neck straight and your eyes looking up towards the ceiling.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise your head back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion Form & Visual
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion Benefits
- Strengthens the neck muscles
- Improves posture
- Reduces neck pain and stiffness
- Increases range of motion in the neck
- Can be done with minimal equipment
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion Muscles Worked
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Scalenes
- Longus Colli
Weighted Lying Neck Flexion Variations & Alternatives
- Unweighted Lying Neck Flexion
- Weighted Lying Neck Extension
- Seated Neck Flexion
- Standing Neck Flexion
- Neck Flexion with Resistance Band
