Suspended Lateral Neck Flexion
The Suspended Lateral Neck Flexion primarily works the Sternocleidomastoid, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A suspension isolation pull exercise targeting the Sternocleidomastoid.
| Equipment | Suspension |
|---|---|
| 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)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place belt or strap around end of suspension trainer. Hold belt in hand and stand away from suspension trainer so it hangs to one side. Place belt around head above ears and clamp belt snugly around head by tightly gripping ends close to head above ear closest to suspension trainer. Step further away from suspension trainer until it is taut. Lean away at angle against support of belt and suspension trainer by positioning feet closer to side of suspension trainer while keeping head and body straight. Execution: Lower angle of body by tilting head to side of suspension trainer. Increase angle of body by tilting head away from side of suspension trainer. Repeat and continue in opposite position. Comments: This exercise can be performed with belt looped on TRXⓇ style suspension trainer or adjustable length gymnastics rings. Throughout movement, keep body straight and maintain tight grip on belt against side of head throughout movement. Use neck to pull belt rather than allowing hand to assist.
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