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Neck Lateral Flexion (Resisted)

Primary target: Sternocleidomastoid (胸锁乳突肌)

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

Sternocleidomastoid

Other Exercises for the Same Muscle

Neck Flexion (Resisted) · Deadlift (Isometric Hold) · Glute Bridge

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