Lying Neck Extension

Face down with the head off the bench, lift the chin away from the chest and lower it slowly.

Lying Neck Extension, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Face down on the bench, head hanging off the edge.

Steps

  1. Lift the chin away from the chest, extending the neck.
  2. Stop at a comfortable top – no cranking.
  3. Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

Hyperextending to look forward: a modest top is the safe one. Fast pumping: slow both ways. Shoulders joining in: they stay on the bench.

Breathing

Exhale lifting, inhale lowering.