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Weighted Seated Neck Extension (With Head Harness) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Neck-Up Down Left Right demonstration

Neck-Up Down Left Right
2
Neck Half Circle demonstration

Neck Half Circle
3
Neck Circle Stretch demonstration

Neck Circle Stretch
4
Weighted Lying Side Lifting Head (With Head Harness) demonstration

Weighted Lying Side Lifting Head (With Head Harness)
5
Posterior Neck Isometric demonstration

Posterior Neck Isometric
6
Weighted Standing Neck Extension (With Head Harness) demonstration

Weighted Standing Neck Extension (With Head Harness)
7
Weighted Lying Neck Extension (with Head Harness) demonstration

Weighted Lying Neck Extension (with Head Harness)
8
Sitting Neck Stretch demonstration

Sitting Neck Stretch
9
Forward Flexion Neck Stretch demonstration

Forward Flexion Neck Stretch
10
Roll Neck Decompress Lying on Floor demonstration

Roll Neck Decompress Lying on Floor
11
Neck Side Stretch demonstration

Neck Side Stretch
12
Sitting Side Neck Stretch demonstration

Sitting Side Neck Stretch

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Weighted Seated Neck Extension (With Head Harness) trains

Primary Sternocleidomastoid

Secondary Levator Scapulae Trapezius Upper Fibers

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