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Neck Training Variation With Bands

September 02nd, 2010 | Category: Training

Neck training has been discussed on this blog before, along with numerous related discussions within the forum.  Use of a weighted harness is one of the most common exercises for the neck.  Below is a video that shows a low-tech variation with bands (starts approximately 50 seconds in).

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7047236306185198492

These band exercises are similar to a partner exercise that I often perform with a towel.  The athlete will hang his head off of a bench or over the end of a boxing ring.  The coach will then stand next to him with a towel draped over his head.  He’ll  apply resistance by pressing down with the towel, as the athlete resists with his neck (typically performed for slow, controlled reps).

With a partner and towel, you can train the neck in several directions.  The athlete will begin by lying on his back, then each side, and finally on his stomach.  Resistance bands can also be used in place of the towel.  The added benefit of the bands is that they are much more useful when performing these exercises alone while standing  (as seen within the video).

Ultimately, the neck is one of the most neglected areas.  All fighters should train the neck regularly.  Resistance bands are a useful tool to add to the neck training arsenal.

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4 comments

4 Comments so far

  1. robert223 September 3rd, 2010 1:45 am

    I often used justz hand resistance when on the road…works great!

    but this idea is awesome aswell, since I take the bands with me anywhere

  2. Barry Gibson September 3rd, 2010 7:28 am

    Awesome post Ross!! Very true, the neck is the most often neglected area along with the grip in most fighters’ programmes. Great post mate – hope you and yours are well ;-)

  3. Jamie September 3rd, 2010 6:26 pm

    I just wanted to tell you as a personal trainer I completely agree that the neck is not worked enough in the gym. I have even been guilty of it with my own clients at the gym I work at. I also wanted to tell you that I have never seen shrugs performed with an elastic band. Great new exercise! I appreciate it Ross.

  4. Josh September 5th, 2010 9:53 pm

    I agree that bands are definitely a great way to enhance your workout in the gym. It just offers so much more resistance that dumbbells and free weights can’t offer.

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