Cable Neck Extension

Instructions

Preparation

Sit on bench facing toward Pulley. Place neck in harness cable attachment. Place forearms on lower thighs for support.

Execution

Move head away from Pulley by hyperextending neck. Return by bending neck forward until chin touches upper chest. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Splenius (Neck (Rear), Neck Extensors)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Trapezius, Upper

• Levator Scapulae

• Erector Spinae, Cervicis & Capitis Fibers (Lower Back)

• Sternocleidomastoid, Posterior Fibers (Sterno-mastoid, Neck (Front / Sides), Neck Flexors)

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Pectoralis Major, Sterna (Chest, Lower Pecs)

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

• Pectoralis Minor ( Chest, Shoulder)

• Latissimus Dorsi ( Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

• Rhomboids (Back (Middle))