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Posterior Neck Isometric

This exercise involves sitting or standing upright while applying gentle resistance against the back of the head without allowing any movement. The neck muscles contract isometrically as you push backward into your hands or an immovable surface, holding the position steadily to build strength and stability in the posterior neck.

NeckBodyweight
Posterior Neck Isometric
Primary muscle
Neck extensors (splenius capitis
Secondary muscles
semispinalis capitis, upper trapezius)
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Neck

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