Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the neck.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
- Lie face down with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate behind your head. Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the upper chest, neck and face to be off the bench. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the plate secure on the back of your head slowly lower your head (as in saying "yes") as you breathe in.
- Raise your head back up to the starting position in a semi-circular motion as you breathe out. Hold the contraction for a second.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
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Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the neck.
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Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the neck.
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Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back
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Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do lying face down plate neck resistance work?
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance primarily works the neck.
What equipment do I need for lying face down plate neck resistance?
The source dataset does not record equipment for lying face down plate neck resistance. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance: is it suitable for beginners?
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of lying face down plate neck resistance?
Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance, Seated Head Harness Neck Resistance, Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back train the same primary muscles and are listed with 1 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my lying face down plate neck resistance reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; lying face down plate neck resistance can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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