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Head Harness
Weighted Standing Neck Extension (With Head Harness)
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Equipment
The weighted standing neck extension with a head harness targets the neck muscles, helping improve strength and stability. This exercise is useful for athletes who need to strengthen their neck for better performance and injury prevention.
How to do it
- Secure the head harness around your head.
- Attach the weight plate to the head harness.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
- Bend forward slightly at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- Slowly extend your neck upward, then return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Sternocleidomastoid
Secondary Trapezius Upper Fibers