Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist
Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist Instructions
- Lie face up on a flat bench with the head off the end.
- Place a folded towel and a light weight plate on the forehead.
- Hold the weight in place with the hands.
- Brace the core and keep the shoulders pinned.
- Slowly rotate the head to one side under the weight.
- Pause briefly and rotate to the other side.
- Keep the motion smooth and controlled throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist Form & Visual
Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist Benefits
- Builds neck rotational strength.
- Carryover to combat sports and contact sports.
- Easy to scale by adjusting the weight.
- Trains the neck through full rotation.
- Reduces neck stiffness over time.
- Develops total neck stability.
Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist Muscles Worked
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Levator scapulae
- Trapezius
- Scalene
Weighted Lying Neck Head Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Weighted Neck Flexion
- Weighted Neck Extension
- Neck Bridge
- Wrestler Bridge
