An area that all too often goes unnoticed in weight training is the neck. This area can be a place where a lot of stress can build up and plate resistance exercises can help strengthen your neck as well as alleviate some of the resident tension. These exercises are really simple and take little time at all.
For these exercises you will need a barbell plate of a relatively small weight and a bench to lie on. For the front side, lay on your back with your head hanging off of the bench. A safe distance to be off is just past your shoulders. This will allow for more range of motion of the neck. Place the plate on your forehead. Lower your head down as far it can go while still remaining comfortable. You should use your hands to stabilize the plate. Now simply raise your head as far as it will go bringing your head forward like your going to look at your toes. Repeat this movement to complete a set of however reps you feel comfortable with.
Note that the head should be the only thing moving, besides your arms with your head to keep the plate in position. Your torso shouldn’t move at all. For the back, use the same movement, but of course lye on your stomach, and put the plate on the back of your head. Be careful no to over extend your neck during this exercise.
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