Big Neck

[Semper Jab]

How do I do a correct bridge? My friend told me the goal is the get my nose on the ground, but I need specifics.

What other exercises can I do to improve neck strength? Solo exercises preferably. I know neck wrestling helps but I don't do much thai boxing.

[Aodhan]

Why would you want to arch all the way back to get your nose on the ground? That is way distorted, and potentially injurious.

For exercises, you can do regular bridges, shrugs with dumbbells, and some gyms have a neck machine where you can go each direction (forward/back/side to side) with resistance.

Aodhan

[MizuRyu]

I've been bodybuilding for a while now and through all of my efforts have noticed that a larger neck comes with a larger frame in general, so be warned, you can work the heck out of it but it won't get much bigger w/o a powerful core, however it can get stronger, though the size limits to what degree. Bridges are absolutely excellent, shrugs and 'neck curls' are great too. A neck curl is just hanging your head over your bed, holding a weight to it on top, and 'curling' your head up. Do it in all directions. Fold up a hand towel and place it between the head and weight also.

Bridges are just arching your back while supporting your weight with either the top of your head or your hands and your feet while flexing the muscles in your trunk. A proper bridge has very little to do with how 'extreme' the arch of your back is, and more to do with your form and how you flex at the apex. Just shoot for keeping your back somewhat comfortable while keeping your head and feet firmly planted on the ground.

As with any exercise program, keep to it 3 times a week and eat a whole lotta protein. For something like the neck, I'd say medium weight, 10 reps one set, 8 or 10 the other.

[Jay]

for neck strenght any form of motorsport is good where you body has to hold you neck up against g force but other than that rather expensive solution i dont have one

[Ben Martin]

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