Prone Cervical Extension Isometric Hold
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Equipment
Prone cervical extension isometric holds strengthen the neck and upper back by engaging the muscles isometrically. This exercise is essential for improving neck stability and posture. Lying face down, it involves lifting the head slightly while maintaining a neutral spine and keeping the body still.
How to do it
- Lie face down on the floor with your arms at your sides.
- Engage your core and keep your body straight and still.
- Lift your head slightly off the ground, aiming to look straight ahead.
- Hold this position, maintaining tension in the neck and upper back.
- Slowly return your head to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Sternocleidomastoid
Secondary Levator Scapulae Trapezius Upper Fibers
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