Assisted Neck Bridge
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