Neck Curl

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About

This exercise strengthens your neck flexors.

How to Neck Curl

Starting Position

Lie back against the wall and slightly tuck your chin in to prepare.

Proper Form

1. Pull your chin in and slightly lift your head.

2. Gently come down.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you lift up, and inhale when you go down.

Precautions

Do not lift your head excessively and perform within a small range.

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About

How to Neck Curl

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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Neck Curl Related Reading

3 minutes beats 1 minute — and the data on rest periods is clearer than you think.

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Neck Curl

About

How to Neck Curl

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Neck Curl Related Reading

3 minutes beats 1 minute — and the data on rest periods is clearer than you think.

Rep range almost doesn't matter for muscle growth — what 4 RCTs actually say

Sets per workout is the only training variable that reliably predicts muscle growth.

RPE vs RIR: the number that tells you exactly how hard to push — backed by 4 RCTs

The Anabolic Window Is a Myth.

Progressive Overload Is the Only Variable That Actually Guarantees Muscle Growth.

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