Plate-Loaded Neck Extension
Build a thicker, stronger neck and improve posture with the Plate-Loaded Neck Extension. This targeted exercise isolates the posterior neck muscles using controlled resistance for steady growth.
The Plate-Loaded Neck Extension mainly works the neck. You'll need: weight plates.
Required Equipment
Plate-Loaded Neck Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Neck Flexor (sternocleidomastoid)
How to do the Plate-Loaded Neck Extension
Sit on the neck machine seat and adjust the height so the head pad rests comfortably against the back of your head.
Secure your posture with your feet flat on the floor and your torso stable against the backrest.
Grip the handles or rest your hands securely on the support bars to keep your upper body steady.
Slowly tilt your head backward, pressing firmly against the pad to extend your neck as far as comfortably possible.
Pause briefly at full extension while maintaining control, then slowly return your head to the starting upright position.
Plate-Loaded Neck Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Plate-Loaded Neck Extension work?
The Plate-Loaded Neck Extension mainly works the neck. The main muscles are the sternocleidomastoid.
What equipment do you need for the Plate-Loaded Neck Extension?
Weight plates.
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