Lever Lateral Neck Flexion (plate loaded)
The Lever Lateral Neck Flexion (plate loaded) 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. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Sternocleidomastoid.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| 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)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat in machine with feet apart. Position padded lever on side of head. Center body so neck is in line with lever axis. Grasp handles for support. Execution: Move head down to side by laterally flexing neck. Return head to opposite side and repeat. Sit in machine backwards and continue with opposite side. Comments: See all muscle used in Lateral Flexion:
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