Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance

Technique

How to perform Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance

1. Lie face up lengthwise on a flat bench with your head and neck beyond the end and your torso supported.
2. Hold a weight plate against your forehead with both hands and keep it secured throughout the movement.
3. Lower your head slowly through neck extension while keeping your torso on the bench.
4. Flex your neck to lift your head and bring your chin toward your chest without curling your torso upward.
5. Keep your hands moving with the plate as you lower your head under control for the next repetition.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Sternocleidomastoid.