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Neck

Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance

Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance (Start)Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance (End)

A neck exercise done on your back with a weight plate on your forehead, training the neck flexors with a short, controlled movement.

Primary musclesNeck

Energy burned

≈ 14 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 11–18 kcal (±25 %)

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

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Setup

  1. 1Lie on your back on a flat bench with your head hanging slightly over the end.
  2. 2Have a partner place a light plate on your forehead or hold it there with both hands.
  3. 3Keep your chin neutral to start.

How to perform

  1. 1Slowly tuck your chin and lift your head toward your chest.
  2. 2Pause briefly at the top.
  3. 3Lower your head back down slowly to the start.
  4. 4Repeat with steady, even control.

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