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1.01
StrengthWeighted

Weighted Standing Neck Extension (Head harness)

Intensity
10–15 reps
MET
2.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Traps100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your feet planted shoulder-width with a slight knee bend for stability.

  1. 1

    Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Secure the head harness with the weight attached.

  3. 3

    Tilt your head forward slightly.

  4. 4

    Extend your neck backward against the resistance of the weight.

  5. 5

    Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Expert tip

Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to prevent injury.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Jerking the head backward using momentum
  • ✕Overextending the neck past safe range
  • ✕Bending at the waist instead of the neck
Weighted Standing Neck Extension (Head harness) · 1.01