Cable Neck Extension
The Cable Neck Extension primarily works the Sternocleidomastoid, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Triceps (Long Head). It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation pull exercise targeting the Sternocleidomastoid.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Sternocleidomastoid |
| Secondary | Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Sternocleidomastoid (neck)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on bench facing pulley. Place neck in harness cable attachment. Place forearms on lower thighs for support. Execution: Move head away from pulley by hyperextending neck. Return by bending neck forward until chin touches upper chest. Repeat. Comments: No comment.
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