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Neck

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides (Start)Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides (End)
LevelBeginnerEquipmentBodyweightMechanicIsolationForceStatic

A static neck exercise where you press the side of your head into your hand without letting the head tilt.

Strength
Primary musclesNeck

Energy burned

≈ 14 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.4 kcal/min

Estimate range 10–17 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked1 %
Effort during a set3.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Sit or stand tall with your head level and your shoulders relaxed.
  2. 2Place your palm against the side of your head just above the ear.

How to perform

  1. 1Press your head into your hand while your hand resists so there is no movement.
  2. 2Hold for about 5-10 seconds, building pressure gradually.
  3. 3Relax, then switch hands to the other side.
  4. 4Repeat for a few rounds.

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