Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

Technique

How to perform Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

1. 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.
2. Now gently push towards the left as you contract the left neck muscles while resisting any movement of your head.
3. Start with slow tension and increase slowly.
4. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.
5. Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
6. Now release the tension slowly.
7. Rest for the prescribed rest interval and repeat with your right hand placed on the right side of your head.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Sternocleidomastoid.