Manual Resistance Neck Extension

4/28/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Primary: neck extensors
Starting Position	lying on a bench or table with your neck muscles in a relaxed position (chin to the chest).
Description	Extend your head looking upward, hold this position for at least one count then, recover to the starting position.
Spotting	CAUTION! The spotter must be extremely cautious to avoid possible injury to the lifter. Straddling over the lifter apply resistance to the back of the head with both hands.
Points To Emphasize	1. If the exercise is properly performed, you should not be able to raise the weight of your head on the last repetitions