Plate Neck Flexion

Body region

• Neck

Muscles

Main

• Sternocleidomastoid
• Scalenes

Helps

• Longus Colli
• Longus Capitis

Holds

• Deltoid
• Subscapularis
• Pectoralis Major
• Pectoralis Minor
• Serratus Anterior
• Triceps

Equipment

• Weight Plate
• Flat Bench

Technique

1. Lie face up on a bench with your head just off the end.
2. Hold a light plate on your forehead with both hands.
3. Tuck your chin and lift your head toward your chest.
4. Lower slowly to a neutral position.

Cues

• Start very light.
• Move slowly and smoothly.

Common mistakes

• Using a heavy plate.
• Jerking the head.
• Letting the head drop below neutral.