How to do it
Keep your jaw relaxed and eyes facing forward throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie on your side with the head harness on and weight attached.
- 2
Lift your head slightly off the ground, using your neck muscles.
- 3
Lower your head back to the starting position with control.
- 4
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your neck in a neutral position and avoid overextending; the motion should be small and controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the head up instead of lifting slowly
- ✕Rolling the torso during the lift
- ✕Dropping the head quickly back to the ground