Neck muscles training

[Eastbound]

Hey, anybody got recommendations for neck exercises that would be good for boxing, where I don’t have to go buy anything? Got tweaked in sparring on Friday and realized I’ve done nothing to train the neck and need to start

[ShoulderRoll]

Neck nods off the ring apron.

[Rockin']

Neck nods off the ring apron.

exactly this up above. You could also get a weight harness and use weights while you are doing them. Don't rush in to using weights though, just the weight of your head will be plenty right now. Go the edge of the apron, get situated and then up and down, chin to chest and back. Turn on your side as well and keep your head level while rotating 360', both sides......Rockin'

[GGG Gloveking]

Do those no hand push ups GGG does

[tcbender]

I use a neck strengthener. Its basically like a large ankle weight with velcro that I strap around my head. I think I have a ringside 8lbs and title one that's like 12 lbs. I lay off the edge of the ring or my bed. I'll lay on my back and do 10 up and down (make sure you're chin is tucked when you are doing this regardless of which way you are laying so that you are activating the correct muscles) and 5 each way doing circles. I'll then lay on my left side and do the same side up and down (no circles), then lay on my right side and repeat, then lay on my stomach and do 10 up and down and 5 circles each direction.

I usually do 1 unweighted set, then do 1 with the 8, then 1 with the 12 and then a last one with no weights again. I do these Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday after I get home from boxing/sparring.

[Eastbound]

Thanks guys I’ll try these exercises when my neck is calmed down. It’s actually feeling good today and should have full mobility in a couple more days. Used cbd cream for the first time on it and I swear that stuff helped. My friend says the cbd is a mind trick... like my neck probably would’ve felt better either way. Idk for sure but it seems to have some pain killing-anti inflammatory properties

[tcbender]

Thanks guys I’ll try these exercises when my neck is calmed down. It’s actually feeling good today and should have full mobility in a couple more days. Used cbd cream for the first time on it and I swear that stuff helped. My friend says the cbd is a mind trick... like my neck probably would’ve felt better either way. Idk for sure but it seems to have some pain killing-anti inflammatory properties

No offense but your friend is uninformed. Myself and a lot of pro athletes use cbd for a variety of purposes ingested/utilized in a variety of ways.

I've used the freeze cbd cream, currently use the cbd tincture, and the anti inflam rub on.

[AlexKid]

weights dont bother with bodyweight exercises u cant progress easily, no high reps like r tard boxers do, for once body building is useful here, also strengthen as that builds a tougher quality of muscle with more protein content


Wrestlers, Tyson Holyfiled, Chugov, are good examples of what a good neck does, in MMA often teh wrestlers have really good chins liek rampage and a prime chuck because they tran their necks properly unlke most r tarded boxers and strikers


Can u belive they do high reps for the neck most of the time how fcuking t thick do u have to be

[Eastbound]

weights dont bother with bodyweight exercises u cant progress easily, no high reps like r tard boxers do, for once body building is useful here, also strengthen as that builds a tougher quality of muscle with more protein content


Wrestlers, Tyson Holyfiled, Chugov, are good examples of what a good neck does, in MMA often teh wrestlers have really good chins liek rampage and a prime chuck because they tran their necks properly unlke most r tarded boxers and strikers


Can u belive they do high reps for the neck most of the time how fcuking t thick do u have to be

Got it man I ain’t f’n around with this **** again

[GelfSara]

Hey, anybody got recommendations for neck exercises that would be good for boxing, where I don’t have to go buy anything? Got tweaked in sparring on Friday and realized I’ve done nothing to train the neck and need to start

Ideally, you want to train your neck using a 4-way neck machine, such as:

If you do not have access to such a machine (many gyms have them), there are other options, including manual resistance (from a trainer or friend), static contraction against a looped strap (Drew Baye explains how to do this in his Facebook forum The HIT List), or the option I recommend, a neck harness.

I DO NOT recommend neck bridges AKA wrestlers' bridges, made famous by Mike Tyson in the late 1980s, as they place excessive compressive forces on the spine and can lead to injury.

To purchase a neck harness, go to Amazon or Google and search for "neck harness for weight training" and you will find many options; you can also find these at sporting goods stores.

To use a neck harness to strengthen your neck add the designated amount of resistance (start conservatively), and proceed to do 1 set to failure in all four directions; I suggest you train your neck twice per week initially and track your progress to determine optimal training frequency. If you choose the correct weight, you will reach failure in approximate 10-20 SLOW REPETITIONS (see the video above; the reps should be performed at this speed regardless of the equipment used). To train the back of your neck, you can either sit and lean forward or lie on a bench; to train the sides and front of your neck I suggest lying on a bench that is at an incline. Use a full range of motion unless doing so causes pain, if so, use the largest range of motion that does not cause pain. Again, perform the repetitions slowly, without use of momentum or jerking. When you can perform more than 20 reps at the same speed and without sacrificing form or range of motion, add weight. Note that you will almost certainly need to use less weight while training the front and sides of your neck than the back of your neck.

Another option is to wrap a plate in a towel and hold it on your head:

The problem with this is that it makes adjusting resistance in small increments difficult, although that is not a huge problem.