Assisted Neck Bridge

Cervical SpineCervical Strengthening
Written By David Song

ASSISTED NECK BRIDGE

The assisted neck bridge exercise is used to strengthen the muscles of the neck, upper back and shoulders. Start by placing a yoga mat or exercise mat on the floor for padding. Lie down on your back and bridge your body up supporting the body with your head, hands and both feet. Hold this position for up to 8 seconds or as tolerated. Slowly lower the body back down to the ground to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

  • Upper trapezius

  • levator scapulae

  • splenius cervicis

  • splenius capitis

Related conditions:

  • text neck

  • upper cross syndrome

  • forward head posture

  • neck strain

  • sport specific training: BJJ, break dancing, wrestling

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