Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
The Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance is a intermediate none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelIntermediate
How to do the Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
- Lie face up with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate on top of your forehead.
- Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the traps, neck and head to be off the bench.
- This will be your starting position.While keeping the plate secure on your forehead slowly lower your head back in a semi-circular motion as you breathe in.Raise your head back up to the starting position in a semi-circular motion as you breathe out.
- Hold the contraction for a second.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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