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When I first started neck training a while ago the usual way (neck flexion and extension while hanging off of my bed), I kept getting dizzy and got headaches from it, which made me unmotivated and I didn't enjoy doing it.
However, I just found an alternative that made it more enjoyable for me, can do it anywhere, and didn't give me the same headaches/dizziness.
The Alternative:
Routine example:
However, I just found an alternative that made it more enjoyable for me, can do it anywhere, and didn't give me the same headaches/dizziness.
The Alternative:
Isometric holds.
Using isometric holds, such as doing the same exercises except using your palms as a resistance, should give the same results if not better as you can control the intensity as much as you want. I would recommend sitting down to do these, but you can basically do these exercises anywhere.
Using isometric holds, such as doing the same exercises except using your palms as a resistance, should give the same results if not better as you can control the intensity as much as you want. I would recommend sitting down to do these, but you can basically do these exercises anywhere.
Routine example:
1. Front (flexion)
Push forehead into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
2. Back (extension)
Push back of head into hands
3 sets × 15–20 sec
3. Left side
Push left temple into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
4. Right side
Push right temple into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
Rest ~30–60 seconds between sets.
Intensity
Start around 70–80% effort.
By the last few seconds of each hold, it should feel challenging.
Don't strain so hard that you're shaking or holding your breath.
Push forehead into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
2. Back (extension)
Push back of head into hands
3 sets × 15–20 sec
3. Left side
Push left temple into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
4. Right side
Push right temple into palm
3 sets × 15–20 sec
Rest ~30–60 seconds between sets.
Intensity
Start around 70–80% effort.
By the last few seconds of each hold, it should feel challenging.
Don't strain so hard that you're shaking or holding your breath.
