Beginner exercise

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

  1. Sit or stand upright with your head centered and facing forward.
  2. Place your left hand against the left side of your head near the temple.
  3. Gently try to tilt your head toward that hand while the hand prevents movement.
  4. Keep your head facing forward and your shoulders level as you breathe through the hold.
  5. Gradually release the pressure, then repeat against your right hand on the right side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Sternocleidomastoid.

MuscleScoreRole
Sternocleidomastoid1.0Target, Stabilizer
Trapezius0.4Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.3Stabilizer