# Plate Neck Flexion

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/neck-flexion

Also known as: Neck Curl, Lying 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.