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neck extension with resistance band - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck extension with resistance band

stand with band around forehead, extend neck backward against resistance, return to neutral and repeat.

Starting position
standing
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
upper trapezius, splenius capitis, cervical erector spinae
Equipment
resistance band
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted

How it is done

Stand with neck in neutral position, loop the theraband around the forehead and hold both ends of Theraband front the head. Move the head backward against the resistance of theraband. Back to start position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.