Isometric Neck Hold: how to do it right

In short: Hand on your forehead, push your head into your hand without anything moving. Keep breathing during the hold.

Animated demo: Isometric Neck Hold

How to do it, step by step

  1. 1Hand on your forehead, push your head into your hand without anything moving.
  2. 2Keep breathing during the hold.

The mistake to avoid

Don't hold your breath and don't push full force at once: build force gradually.

Muscles worked

Neck, adductor and core exercises
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General training advice, not medical advice. If you feel pain, stop and see a health professional.