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Neck Lateral Flexion (Resisted)
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- Band/manual resistance
- Sets & Reps
- 2-3 sets × 12-15 reps per side
- How to do it
- Hand or band against the side of the head; bend the neck to the opposite side against resistance, slowly; the shoulder stays down; small, controlled range.
- Common mistakes
- Shrugging, whipping the head, side-bending the whole torso
Muscles Worked
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Neck Flexion (Resisted) · Deadlift (Isometric Hold) · Glute Bridge
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