Neck Extension

Muscles worked

• NeckNeck musclesPrimary
• TrapsTop of the shoulders and neckSecondary

How to do it

1. Set up. Check the equipment is secure and start light.
2. Small, slow, controlled range only.
3. Light load. No jerking.
4. Stop at any sharp or radiating pain.
5. Control every rep. Breathe out through the hardest part and stop the set when your form changes.

Common mistakes

• Going heavy or fast. Use a light load and a slow, small range.
• Training through pain. Stop at any sharp or radiating pain and ask a professional.

Alternatives that train the same movement

• Plate Neck CurlWeight plate + Bench