Lever Neck Extension
The Lever Neck Extension primarily works the Sternocleidomastoid, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Serratus Anterior, Triceps (Long Head). 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 Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat in machine. Place back of head under padded lever. Position body so neck is in line with lever axis. Grasp handles for support. Execution: Move head back by hyperextending neck. Return by bending neck forward until chin touches upper chest. Repeat. Comments: None
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