Neck extension
How to do it
- Stand or sit, with your back straight.
- Place your palms on the back of your head for optional resistance.
- Gently push your head back, resisting with your hands if you're using resistance.
- Return to the starting position under control.
Key to the execution: Small range of motion and light resistance — the neck doesn't tolerate strain.
Common mistakes
- You take your head too far back, straining the back of your neck.
- You apply too much resistance, beyond what your neck can control.
Alternatives: exercises for the same muscles
Log your sets and see your progress
In the PlanSports app you pick the exercise, log weight and reps, and each exercise page shows your best weight and progression. The AI coach puts the exercises into a 4-week program.
Neck exercises › Training programs by sport ›The exercise pages are compiled by PlanSports; if you have an injury or pain, talk to your coach or doctor first.