Lever Neck Flexion
The Lever Neck Flexion primarily works the Sternocleidomastoid and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Latissimus Dorsi, Posterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), 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 |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Sternocleidomastoid (neck)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat in machine. Position padded lever on face. Position body so neck is in line with lever axis. Grasp handles for support. Execution: Move head forward by flexing neck until chin touches upper chest. Return head by hyperextending neck and repeat. Comments: None
Alternative Exercises
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