Lying Neck Curl

Lying face up with the head off the bench, curl the chin toward the chest through a small, slow range.

Lying Neck Curl, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Face up on a bench, head hanging off the edge, body relaxed.

Steps

  1. Curl the chin toward the chest.
  2. Move through a small, slow range.
  3. Lower the head back with the same control.

Common mistakes

Big fast nods: the neck wants tiny and slow. Lifting the shoulders: only the head moves. Jumping to weight too soon: bodyweight for weeks first.

Breathing

Exhale curling, inhale lowering.