Neck Exercises that KILL Your Neck (DO THESE INSTEAD!!)

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    Neck exercises are often done when people want to either build a bigger, stronger looking neck or need to for a sport that they play. MMA fighters, wrestlers, football players and more will often turn to neck bridges as their go-to option for improving the strength and size of their neck. That said, I’m going to show you why those two neck exercises are possibly the worst thing you can do and what you should be doing instead.
    Neck exercises like the bridge are actually very effective at helping you to build the muscles of your neck bigger. That said, they are also doing a number on the integrity of the spine and ligaments inside your neck in the process. When you perform either a forward or a backward neck bridge you are doing what is called a closed-chain exercise.
    Normally, closed chain exercises are great options that help to replicate the actual function of the muscles and joints in a more realistic setting. The neck is not one of those joints that works in a closed chain manner however. Forcing it to do so is the first step in a recipe for disaster when it comes to neck workouts and exercises for building a bigger neck.
    As soon as you find yourself pushing on your neck as you move it into flexion, extension or side bending you are asking for a major problem. The compression provided by leaning all or some of your weight (I demonstrate a partial unloading of your bodyweight by using my hands in this video) is not something your neck is built for.
    Add to this the fact that you will then combine this compression with motion and you are creating a scenario where you are increasing the likelihood of having bone rub against bone in your neck. This, over time, can lead to the formation of bone spurs or osteophytes which can increase the chances that you will have impingement of one of your cervical nerve roots.
    When you get contact by a foreign body with your nerve roots in your neck, you see either a weakness in the muscles along the distribution of that nerve or feel sensory issues and pain down the dermatome associated with that nerve. This is not a good thing and is something you must avoid at all costs when picking the neck exercises that you are going to do to build a bigger neck.
    The ATHLEAN-X Training System is a program that puts smart training back at the forefront and helps you to build a bigger neck without worrying about damaging your spine. The 90 day plan is available at athleanx.com and is the gold standard for those athletes (young and old) that are looking to take their game and performance to it’s fullest without having to compromise your longevity in the process.
    If you are looking for more videos on how to build a stronger neck as well as exercises for your traps that will help you to get a more impressive looking neck, be sure to subscribe to our channel here on youtube at / jdcav24
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  • @LucifersDeathSquad
    @LucifersDeathSquad 7 лет назад +5724

    This guy is giving out so much free knowledge other people are charging alot for. Thanks jeff. Love your channel

    • @caglayandursunoglu6731
      @caglayandursunoglu6731 5 лет назад +4

      bigwillywes78 I agree

    • @elrey_de_roma
      @elrey_de_roma 5 лет назад +28

      bigwillywes78 imagine how much more great information he shares on the programs on his website. Hint: pure gold

    • @armin1576
      @armin1576 5 лет назад +10

      Actually, this guy charges a lot in his website

    • @zachthomas258
      @zachthomas258 5 лет назад +23

      @@armin1576 yeah, for workout programs

    • @sp7951
      @sp7951 5 лет назад +27

      @@armin1576 yeah and it's worth every cent.. I've bought a couple of his programs

  • @BoiseG
    @BoiseG 7 лет назад +3210

    I'm 52 yo, wrestled all the way through college; did all of the wrong exercises Jeff mentioned and today I have disc fusion at C5/6/7 with muscle atrophy in my upper chest, triceps and middle back that will never recover 100%. One thing Jeff didn't mention with his point on posture, is everyone looking down at their phones. Looking down at your phone is slowly deteriorating your neck.

    • @bestintheworld5216
      @bestintheworld5216 7 лет назад +202

      wBryang But we look down for everything like reading or even eating

    • @BoiseG
      @BoiseG 7 лет назад +49

      Best in the World Google "Tech Neck" or "Text Neck".

    • @briankelly7924
      @briankelly7924 7 лет назад +109

      I'm 63 and have two torn rotator cuffs from working out the wrong way as a teen and 20 something. It has delayed my development for many, many years but I believe I have recovered and am working to build my upper body following Jeff's recommendations and that of my PT. Good luck with your neck.

    • @joewestendick1281
      @joewestendick1281 7 лет назад +49

      wBryang My neck hurts from all of that bending to snapshot your ass with my phone. I love older men

    • @nocount1
      @nocount1 7 лет назад +165

      Looking down is the new smoking.

  • @firefist4547
    @firefist4547 4 года назад +3908

    Fun fact:Jeff actually killed a person for this skeleton.

    • @CuongNguyen-gu9fl
      @CuongNguyen-gu9fl 4 года назад +390

      that guy didnt follow Jeff's instruction and lost all his gain

    • @DepressedLemur9
      @DepressedLemur9 4 года назад +46

      And he made a hell of a bone broth

    • @EulalioMagana
      @EulalioMagana 4 года назад +99

      They died of natural causes caused by not doing face pulls

    • @R3gular
      @R3gular 4 года назад +31

      Dude did 3 external shoulder rotations Infront of a mirror, now hes a display at jeffs gym

    • @alexs8287
      @alexs8287 4 года назад +6

      It’s was his twin brother from birth.

  • @robertassad4369
    @robertassad4369 Год назад +35

    I am 74 training for 50 years, still learning.Great. Video Jeff.

  • @sweetlildevil7597
    @sweetlildevil7597 6 лет назад +1546

    I do these exercises and my neck is looking GREAT! The only thing that sucks is that people in the gym are constantly staring at me and smirking like I'm one of those goofs in those fail videos. But, the results I'm seeing outweigh the smirks so I do it anyway.

    • @bastiat6865
      @bastiat6865 3 года назад +113

      Fuck those idiots.

    • @khalidking4629
      @khalidking4629 3 года назад +207

      I do these in the gym all the time my neck grew bigger in no time. I don’t want it tooo thick tho lol so I just stay with one weight I don’t overload. And people stare at me too. There’s nothing wrong with it. But u have to stop caring about what people think of you. That’s why people can never be themselves because they’re afraid to be ridiculed. You’re way more powerful than that don’t let your thoughts conquer you

    • @steveshelton3081
      @steveshelton3081 2 года назад +22

      @@khalidking4629 How long did it take for your neck to grow to where you could actually tell the difference? I'm a skinny dude lol

    • @jacstyler5189
      @jacstyler5189 2 года назад +95

      You got fans bruh! Sometimes people stare because they have never seen anyone do these exercises, so most of the time they are just inquisitive, like me! Maybe they like what you are doing, and are probably thinking, I'm gonna add this exercise to my routine.

    • @khalidking4629
      @khalidking4629 2 года назад +33

      @@jacstyler5189 this is very true too

  • @am33x
    @am33x 7 лет назад +1055

    Damn Jeff now my neck is larger than my head i need a head workout.

  • @17Couto
    @17Couto 4 года назад +436

    Being a therapist myself I wanted to add make sure you all do stretches for the neck post-exercises as well!!
    Do stretches for upper fiber traps, scalenes and SCM all of which you have google on how to do, 30 seconds min. each side.
    Overtime your neck muscles will tense up A TON doing these exercises leading to headaches and general neck stiffness which can be avoided.
    Thanks for the info.

    • @KayFlowidity
      @KayFlowidity 2 года назад +2

      Nailed it and thanks 👌🙏

    • @LuquetaDaPCX
      @LuquetaDaPCX 2 года назад +1

      Thanks man 💪❤

    • @mcmerry2846
      @mcmerry2846 2 года назад +1

      Do you train neck Flexibility?

    • @bananagun6598
      @bananagun6598 Год назад

      Hey! I have 3 stretching sessions each week, which include the neck. Are those enough or I shuld stretch it after training it aswell?

    • @davidsims9252
      @davidsims9252 Год назад +1

      What neck stretches do you recommend?

  • @abdullahrehman7321
    @abdullahrehman7321 3 года назад +365

    Mike tyson wants to know your location

    • @AbdulRehman-yq5tp
      @AbdulRehman-yq5tp Год назад +1

      Tell him Cuacasion

    • @abrar_hehe
      @abrar_hehe Год назад +1

      ​@@AbdulRehman-yq5tpehehwhat??

    • @tuukkalaine
      @tuukkalaine 11 месяцев назад +48

      Even Mike Tyson said that he wished he didn't do those because it destroyed his neck

    • @Ironmike312
      @Ironmike312 11 месяцев назад

      @@AbdulRehman-yq5tpso what? U think hes scared??

    • @dragulia_venaro
      @dragulia_venaro 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​​@@Ironmike312 if he's not scared, then what people should do?
      eating bananas?

  • @Lucid_Anomaly
    @Lucid_Anomaly 5 лет назад +4584

    I might try this Necks time

  • @aaronthomas2598
    @aaronthomas2598 5 лет назад +1781

    Warm up the neck before training it to activate the fibers and prevent "lock out" the next day (when you can't move your head)
    Nod yes 30 seconds
    Nod no 30 seconds
    Chin to collar bone on each side 30 seconds
    Ear to shoulders with neck lined up
    Be extra careful training neck, especially if you have previous injuries or forward head posture.

  • @ved5339
    @ved5339 4 года назад +172

    If I do this in my gym I am gonna get featured in one of those gym fails video, will do it at home 😂

    • @tuttifrutti4184
      @tuttifrutti4184 3 года назад +9

      duck them gym fail videos.

    • @randomvariable8680
      @randomvariable8680 2 года назад +5

      Tried this today at Gym.
      Guys called each other to see what I'm doing and took turns laughing :')

    • @elvin2010ify
      @elvin2010ify 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@randomvariable8680 i seen someone doing this in gym, nobody cared. All doing their things

  • @xerxessss5295
    @xerxessss5295 4 года назад +198

    Me: does these exercises in gym
    People in gym: visible confusion

    • @neonbelly4
      @neonbelly4 4 года назад +49

      Fuck em and their lack of knowledge

    • @crowley2158
      @crowley2158 4 года назад +2

      What kind of fucking people go to your gym?

    • @xerxessss5295
      @xerxessss5295 4 года назад +8

      @@neonbelly4 yeah man idgaf bout them looking at me anyways

    • @xerxessss5295
      @xerxessss5295 4 года назад +24

      @@crowley2158 ordinary people who seem to not know about importance of a strong neck

    • @crowley2158
      @crowley2158 4 года назад +2

      @@xerxessss5295 For real.

  • @MrMountain707
    @MrMountain707 5 лет назад +815

    My old wrestling coach needs to see this

    • @billo3314
      @billo3314 5 лет назад +156

      You have to bridge in wrestling your wrestling coach was right

    • @skeletorof_greyskull4164
      @skeletorof_greyskull4164 5 лет назад +62

      He'll probably make you put on two pairs of sweats and crawl under a mat if you tell him no bridges

    • @Luffytaro39
      @Luffytaro39 4 года назад +10

      Bill O33 WRESLER DO THESE A LOT BUT THEY ARE BAD THERE ARE BETTER EXERCISES THAN BRIDGES

    • @rkoistheman
      @rkoistheman 4 года назад +57

      Bridging is an essential technique to not be pinned as a last resort. I feel like you can’t stop doing bridges lol

    • @tofu8688
      @tofu8688 4 года назад +4

      rkoistheman It’s very bad for your neck

  • @Rodneydncn
    @Rodneydncn 7 лет назад +314

    Jeff is right on the money, as usual. I was bridging constantly for BJJ training. Woke up feeling like a red hot shank was lodged in my cervical spine. Turns out it was a c5-c7 disc injury that pinched my nerves to the point of paralyzing my left arm for a month causing severe atrophy... still recovering

    • @gsg9ff
      @gsg9ff 6 лет назад +17

      How have you treated your condition are you still training BJJ?
      BJJ can be rough on the neck with guillotines, lapel chokes and neck cranks.
      How do you manage with a disc issues?

    • @juandenz2008
      @juandenz2008 6 лет назад +41

      I'm not trolling here, but I feel that BJJ is proving to be a rapidly expanding source of injuries. The number of people I know whose knees, backs, neck, shoulder, hips or whatever is messed up from BJJ is crazy. I used to train myself, but too many injuries and a few idiots put me off training.

    • @prandz420
      @prandz420 5 лет назад +2

      MrRazmut Päle was wondering what you guys think about playing guard. I’m a skinnier guy and started training bjj when I was 15 and would be always crushed by the bigger people at my gym and stacked etc. I’m now 21 and have gotten quite good at being able to survive and attack from being in very stacked up positions.
      I’m assuming being stacked onto your neck/head is very bad in the long term but how about just moderate levels of stacking like onto the upper back? Do you guys think I should just try modify my game as soon as possible to avoid playing guard?

    • @user-is3mn3ku9b
      @user-is3mn3ku9b 5 лет назад +1

      Does the safety concerns apply for the static pure horizontal bridges also? They engage the muscles perpendicularly to the discs and vertebraes don't they? Shaolins do them all the time

    • @johnmaurer3097
      @johnmaurer3097 Год назад +3

      @@juandenz2008 If you're competitive the injuries start to pile up fast. In 1-year of competing I tore a miniscus (required surgery and 9 months to get back to normal), then I returned and tore a biceps 5 months later. You're not going to get concussed like with striking but if you talk to anyone who's competed or done it for a long time, their bodies get trashed. I think Rogan especially did a massive disservice to people by saying you can roll as hard as you want and everything is fine. Go to any BJJ gym and anyone training for more than a year will have a severe injury to talk about.

  • @warrioreirenikos1776
    @warrioreirenikos1776 3 года назад +36

    Yes dude, proper form is always been the first that we need to notice, neck training is absolutely awesome, not only develop your neck muscle, but it could decrease your head issue, like migrain etc. Thank you for your information Coach, this means a lot.

  • @chadrainey4054
    @chadrainey4054 3 года назад +11

    This was very helpful. . . thanks for the specific instructions on neck training. I've been studying those neck bridges etc. and I questioned whether they were dangerous or not, thanks Jeff :)

  • @lol-lz5fd
    @lol-lz5fd 7 лет назад +68

    Jeff gonna snap his shit one day showing us bad examples😂😂😂😂

  • @mp7597
    @mp7597 6 лет назад +38

    Thank you so much Jeff. You're a star. I hurt my neck a year ago when I came off my motorbike. Lucky I was going slow around a corner. I've tried the exercise you just showed and my neckreally feels relaxed. I just want to say thanks for all the hard work you put into doing these videos. You really are the best.

  • @ateebahmed2237
    @ateebahmed2237 4 года назад +110

    Jeff: So, I am gonna breakdown reymond here..
    Reymond: wtf

    • @matin2825
      @matin2825 3 года назад

      Hahaha🤣🤘🏼

  • @Bred2fight4
    @Bred2fight4 3 года назад +5

    This was the video that started it all for me. This was the video that got me into fitness, personal training, and physical therapy... I been a subscriber for the last 5 years.

  • @Terry14.88
    @Terry14.88 7 лет назад +252

    I wish someone told this to my wrestling coach 40 years ago.

    • @Terry14.88
      @Terry14.88 7 лет назад +8

      KaelinSaint exactly!

    • @cogordoo
      @cogordoo 7 лет назад +8

      isometrics are also very useful for wrestling. by using terabands you won't be putting all your bodyweight on your neck so it'll be healthier for your cervical spine, if you need heavier loads, just buy a stronger teraband

    • @cogordoo
      @cogordoo 7 лет назад +1

      Jordan Mathew by holding the bridge you'll avoid that friction on your spine, but the compression on your disks will be the same and the nerves still suffering

    • @cogordoo
      @cogordoo 7 лет назад +7

      NYCDurrani I agree with you it's a necessary exercise, but from my point of view it should be done just occasionally and in few sets in order to train the body for those situations during a wrestling match. But it's not a good idea to fuck up your neck (spine) as a way of training because it may degenerate in arthrosis or spondylosis..
      Regards!

    • @tekal85
      @tekal85 4 года назад

      @@NYCDurrani bridge over the shoulder maybe?

  • @ohgloucak3211
    @ohgloucak3211 7 лет назад +293

    Do a video for tricep workouts that reduce elbow pain! You're a badass Jeff!

    • @Rob-qe6hb
      @Rob-qe6hb 7 лет назад +51

      He already did one

    • @ohgloucak3211
      @ohgloucak3211 7 лет назад +23

      rimster514 thanks bro I'll try and find it

    • @JackSloan
      @JackSloan 7 лет назад

      damnn bro you read my fuckin mind! Was psyched to read +rimster514 comment too haha

    • @vaizad5374
      @vaizad5374 7 лет назад +1

      You probably have tennis/golfer's elbow. Get it checked by a doctor!

    • @trep6199
      @trep6199 7 лет назад

      I do kickbacks and crush press as mine, those are the only two that seem to work for my elbows and shoulders. Dips work for bad elbows but dips are typically bad for shoulders...

  • @Garrett_Rowland
    @Garrett_Rowland 3 года назад +6

    These kinds of videos are where Jeff is at his best. Combining his physical therapy and anatomy knowledge with his fitness knowledge for great discussions on health.

  • @btafurious
    @btafurious 3 года назад +3

    That helpful! I am just about to start training my neck again and I was going to do head rolls like my high-school coach had us do. Now I know better. Thanks Jeff

  • @dw6015
    @dw6015 6 лет назад +196

    Been doing these exercises for about 10 weeks now. Definitely a great way to safely strengthen and build. I started SUPER light just to be safe. Plan to keep it in the regimen 2x week. Thanks for this video.

    • @DuckFace31
      @DuckFace31 6 лет назад +7

      D W Do you see any difference in neck size?

    • @billastoriofkaferedaki
      @billastoriofkaferedaki 5 лет назад +3

      How many sets and reps did you do?

    • @VCthaGOATdunker
      @VCthaGOATdunker 4 года назад +22

      ​@bigkahunaburger I did them for a year some time ago. They definitely build muscle and strength in your neck. I think I was neck curling too much weight at some point though because something didn't feel right after training. You gotta be really careful with the neck.

    • @samooo6883
      @samooo6883 2 года назад +2

      How is your neck strength and size now ?

    • @ahmedyassinenajjar1516
      @ahmedyassinenajjar1516 Год назад

      If your neck was forward did it straighten now ?

  • @JoshuaKevinPerry
    @JoshuaKevinPerry 5 лет назад +496

    8 hour Neck. Whatever it Takes

  • @hadeed666
    @hadeed666 4 года назад +42

    This guys knowledge about human physique and exercises is off the charts

  • @bruceli9094
    @bruceli9094 4 года назад +7

    He Protec
    He attacc
    But mostly importantly he necc

  • @adamk4733
    @adamk4733 7 лет назад +982

    Time for an 8 hour neck workout tonight!!!.....SCHOOP......

    • @clenogallagher1469
      @clenogallagher1469 7 лет назад +62

      c'mon let's get BiG C"MMOOOOOON!!!!!

    • @solexus5459
      @solexus5459 7 лет назад +56

      AAAAAAHHHHHH

    • @stefanwolf8558
      @stefanwolf8558 7 лет назад +76

      Whatever it takes godammit! 5%!

    • @sixcorso7394
      @sixcorso7394 7 лет назад +40

      Adam K Remember to take one cup of steroids and 40 scoops whatever it takes Goddamnit!!

    • @kapa5483
      @kapa5483 7 лет назад +40

      LETS GET HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE, WHATEVER IT TAKES!

  • @flav6350
    @flav6350 5 лет назад +126

    3:36 I'm here because I just woke up and felt huge pain in the neck and tingling in my left arm. Jeff is right, take this video seriously.

    • @matin2825
      @matin2825 3 года назад +1

      You idiot

    • @flav6350
      @flav6350 3 года назад +31

      @@matin2825 Thank you. By the way, my arm has fully recovered after about one month with only daily exercices at home. I am very relieved and advise anybody feeling this kind of pain to perform daily exercises before proceding to more invasive methods.

    • @matin2825
      @matin2825 3 года назад +12

      @@flav6350 hey man I'm glad you recovered from that shit, kinda lucky. Just I was kinda mad that you actually hurt yourself cause of ignorance so yeah didn't think anyone has to go through this just to tell the rest hey don't do it like me. Keep it up dude well done 💪🏽💪🏽

    • @Hialeah1925
      @Hialeah1925 3 года назад

      flav which exercises did you do exactly, and did you go get checked out and asses the damage?

    • @flav6350
      @flav6350 3 года назад +2

      @@Hialeah1925 I did not get checked. I did many different daily stretching exercises, but mainly slow neck stretching, shoulders roll and the one in which you have your arm straight (elbow fully extended), and using your shoulder you rotate your arm to place it against your chest, and push against a wall (or using your other arm). Be sure to do all the stretching equally on both sides. With time I could locate the "sweet spots" in which my nerve would stop touching the bone and hurting. When the pain was bearable, I went bouldering a little bit. The stretch of bouldering also helped me a lot. Be courageous, patient, dedicated and optimistic, and I am quite confident that everything will turn alright soon, just like it did for me, even though I initially had strong doubts.

  • @jakecovey8123
    @jakecovey8123 8 месяцев назад +4

    I have worked out for decades, and am a personal trainer, but the one thing I can't seem to overcome my frequent neck pain. Thank you for giving me another avenue to combat this, I appreciate your channel so much!😊

  • @phillewis3108
    @phillewis3108 3 года назад +3

    No wonder this channel has 11 million (!) subscribers. The quality of content - the knowledge and how it’s presented - is absolutely outstanding.

  • @jaedonwilson9488
    @jaedonwilson9488 7 лет назад +146

    Yes been waiting for a neck exercise

    • @ohmanyourecool1
      @ohmanyourecool1 7 лет назад +4

      Just when I needed it, as per usual.

    • @limkilau5562
      @limkilau5562 7 лет назад +5

      who tf train their neck?

    • @tufftony6604
      @tufftony6604 7 лет назад +16

      Lim Kilau fighters so they won't get ...Their Fukin Heads Knoked Off

    • @erikbentley9005
      @erikbentley9005 7 лет назад +15

      Lim Kilau pornstars

    • @DaukszPSN
      @DaukszPSN 7 лет назад +15

      +Lim Kilau if you want to look big, not like a metrosexual

  • @clydeheraldmatugas9338
    @clydeheraldmatugas9338 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks a lot man, God bless you and your channel. been looking for this.

  • @speedisamonkey4505
    @speedisamonkey4505 3 года назад

    Wow!! Nicely done Jeff!! You take your job seriously and help us so much! Keep it up with these good clips

  • @mickyweird8644
    @mickyweird8644 Год назад +31

    I know the fitness RUclips scene is full of people snapping at each other. But Jeff is the only person I have seen giving genuine instructions on safety while exercising. If you never see this Jeff it doesn't matter I just wanted you to know you showed me how to cure my sciatica of 5 years. Thank you.

  • @masjut1
    @masjut1 7 лет назад +60

    Great advice, I messed my neck up in my youth from poor advice and violent training. Recovered from two ruptured disc. Without surgery. In my 40s.

    • @blablablabla-hs1nz
      @blablablabla-hs1nz 6 лет назад +5

      masjut1 Hi,how did you injure your neck,and how did you fix it? I have some neck pain of my own.

    • @thebucketmanj8525
      @thebucketmanj8525 6 лет назад +9

      violent training? looooooooool were you training to be a spy? looooooool

    • @phill.5996
      @phill.5996 5 лет назад +3

      I think you mean aggressive training.

    • @arsh4dkhan
      @arsh4dkhan 4 года назад +2

      @@thebucketmanj8525 lmaoo

  • @dereknueveuno
    @dereknueveuno 7 лет назад +100

    I gotta share this with my community, I do freestyle grappling and in wrestling and jiujutsu they do that neck bridging drill

    • @oskarnilssonbaurne3317
      @oskarnilssonbaurne3317 7 лет назад +8

      Derek Shelby in wrestling, thai boxing and taekwondo as well

    • @JacobButcher
      @JacobButcher 7 лет назад +10

      Derek Shelby yea same here in wrestling everyday we stretch out our necks like that

    • @jamescameron1843
      @jamescameron1843 7 лет назад

      Benjamin Dumbrell were used to em n sometimes on thick mats

    • @TheCoolwhipped
      @TheCoolwhipped 7 лет назад +12

      the reason we did them in wrestling was to get your shoulders off the ground to avoid a pin. not really to strengthen, but more to just get used to doing it.

    • @dereknueveuno
      @dereknueveuno 7 лет назад

      I mean i do a couple and thats it, My neck is never really in that bridge motion or position, its mostly my head and neck going toward my chest when i'm going inverted or a guy is stacking me.

  • @RonaldMarceau
    @RonaldMarceau 4 года назад +2

    Thanks, great info. Glad you brought this up. I’ll sharing your video with my patients. I’m osteopath and you should see the neck injuries I treat in a day due to poor workout mechanics.

  • @Matt-ny1ue
    @Matt-ny1ue 4 года назад +5

    thanks Jeff, been doing those wrestling bridges for a couple weeks now - in the back of my mind I was thinking compression. you summed it up perfectly, def gonna try these exercises cheers mate

  • @DawgFL
    @DawgFL 7 лет назад +575

    I like this Jeff. Most fitness channels would NEVER think to do a video on strengthening the neck. Definitely gonna try these out, this is why this is the best fitness channel on youtube.
    BTW, is it cool to do these with our hands pushing against our head if we dont have weight plates?

    • @willreily6795
      @willreily6795 7 лет назад +17

      Yes that is the way you should start, using your hands is a controlled resistance. (you don't actually really need to go up to using a weight if you can use the resistance correctly)

    • @Wtfisahandle344
      @Wtfisahandle344 7 лет назад +42

      DawgFL there's vids on training the neck it's just you've never looked

    • @DawgFL
      @DawgFL 7 лет назад +10

      Patient Zero I'm well aware. I didn't say anything like that in my comment.

    • @christianboy3971
      @christianboy3971 7 лет назад

      THE KOЯNY BEEFPIE Lol your account banner is hilarious.

    • @WhenItsOverTBM
      @WhenItsOverTBM 7 лет назад +2

      Christian Boy 神 I am sometimes a funny guy, indeed.

  • @liangchenzou6862
    @liangchenzou6862 5 лет назад +117

    I cannot forget how amazing it is to see the way Mike Tyson train his neck

    • @shantamatt
      @shantamatt 3 года назад +27

      I think Mike Tyson said his only training regret was working his neck

    • @leonvanleeuwen6016
      @leonvanleeuwen6016 3 года назад +5

      @@shantamatt he did not say that lol the only incident be had was from a broken back due to his car accident

    • @Njsksksnsk
      @Njsksksnsk 3 года назад +35

      @@leonvanleeuwen6016 he said on the joe rogan podcast that the bridges ducked his neck up

    • @leonvanleeuwen6016
      @leonvanleeuwen6016 3 года назад +5

      @@Njsksksnsk do you know when the podcast was? wanna watch it cuz then i missed it

    • @bruh-st5wd
      @bruh-st5wd 2 года назад +1

      @@leonvanleeuwen6016 go 59:30
      ruclips.net/video/hcPUoxTvw5g/видео.html
      you're an idiot

  • @giorgosvlachopoulos1615
    @giorgosvlachopoulos1615 Год назад

    Wow! Thanks man! That is the most serious and accurate piece of advise I've heard on strengthening my neck. Can't thank you enough. You are brilliant!

  • @jmazer01
    @jmazer01 4 года назад +4

    Jeff is the best coach you can find, super knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks Jeff

    • @tom_7687
      @tom_7687 Год назад

      how did these work? do you see difference in size?

  • @cmauro6827
    @cmauro6827 Год назад +4

    Awesome went for Neck Decompression physio on one of those beds. Now, I can start strengthening ! Thanks for your info !!

  • @andyadkins7593
    @andyadkins7593 5 лет назад +14

    I have issues with neck pain, I want to use these movements to strengthen my neck to avoid further injury. Great stuff

  • @hovayeznaian
    @hovayeznaian 2 года назад

    Thank you very much Jeff. This is what I needed. Great lesson. Thanks again

  • @GrantFoxOfficial
    @GrantFoxOfficial 3 года назад +356

    Good to know. Would like to find excersizes that can get my neck bigger

  • @bradmckee4323
    @bradmckee4323 6 лет назад +413

    I built a 19 inch neck using the plate method. tried the bridges and didn't feel they were safe.

    • @savagenw477
      @savagenw477 6 лет назад +97

      Brad Mckee Those neck bridges look and feel wrong! We had an awesome machine back in highschool for neck workouts, but unfortunately haven't found one in a gym. Glad to have a new safe method!

    • @roadhouse6999
      @roadhouse6999 5 лет назад +9

      Your neck is 10 inches smaller then my waist (last I measured it)

    • @DBZ0wnz
      @DBZ0wnz 4 года назад +13

      Good to see someone with a neck twice the size of their head.

    • @unknownseizure
      @unknownseizure 4 года назад +24

      @@DBZ0wnz who the hell has a 10 inch head

    • @nasirahmad4661
      @nasirahmad4661 4 года назад +4

      @@unknownseizure 9.5 *

  • @joetolvay4343
    @joetolvay4343 6 лет назад +20

    Great video, Jeff. I had a friend show me the bridging technique 14 years ago (similar to the Mike Tyson video that can be seen on RUclips) and to this day, I still have "crackling" going on in my neck. What you said makes perfect sense of what happened to me all those years ago. I wake up with the feeling of punched nerves almost weekly now and it kills my time in the gym but also just out and about. The bone spurs comment makes sense. Going to look into getting an MRI done to see if that's the case. Thanks again for this.

  • @laxmichauhan9874
    @laxmichauhan9874 3 года назад +4

    You should've gone for the neck.
    ~ Thanos

  • @MetalMilitia0321
    @MetalMilitia0321 4 года назад +7

    Thank you for the Nexercise!

  • @tomscott9588
    @tomscott9588 3 года назад +2

    Thanks to you, my body sculpting at age 64 is working. I am in better shape and have more muscle and less fat than anytime before in my life! I can appreciate good science when I see it. And Jeff, you are all about it! I always wanted a less skinny neck, now I know how to do it safely! Thank you!

  • @bamstrongpersonaltraining
    @bamstrongpersonaltraining 4 года назад +3

    Hey Jeff! Great video, great content. I have been trying to build a bigger neck for a few months now using weights, as you illustrated in this video. I fear I am overtraining, or not adding enough weight to grow. I switch between a 45lb plate 4 sets of 25 reps, and then I do light weight 10-15 pounds for sets of 50-100. I also use a neck harness to get the neck flexion at home. Is this optimal? Do you have any suggestions? I have also been working on rack pulls above the knee for trap/neck/upper back focus. Thanks!

  • @Referee006
    @Referee006 Год назад +2

    Great video, Jeff. Thanks. This video has the potential to save a lot of people a lot of pain and money in the future.

  • @fs1357
    @fs1357 3 месяца назад +1

    First of all, thank you for the Turkish subtitles. You provide very useful information for people, I hope people can benefit from it.

  • @VG____
    @VG____ 5 лет назад +23

    I was always skeptical about the yoga pose of headstand, feels bad for your neck. Thanks to you I can now justify my gut feeling with specific reasons: closed chain which causes compression, just like wrestler bridges.

  • @peterpedant
    @peterpedant 6 лет назад +5

    It's so obvious once he explains it! Thanks Jeff.

  • @feddy11100
    @feddy11100 5 лет назад +5

    Came for the great info.. Stayed for Raymond ❤

  • @antoniospanayiotou8619
    @antoniospanayiotou8619 Год назад +8

    Being a martial artist this is invaluable advice. Thank you 🙏

  • @vivimavrou
    @vivimavrou 6 лет назад +31

    Hello Jeff,
    I would like to make a request. It would be great if you made a video about neck disc issues. There is no other person I'd trust more than you on such a delicate subject. Whether you decide to bother with this or not, I thank you anyway for everything you've taught me so far!

  • @russellcanderson
    @russellcanderson 7 лет назад +5

    While other "fitness" RUclips channels are involved in foolishness and time wasting drama this guy continues to put out informative information with no BS added!

  • @Jaimito1981
    @Jaimito1981 3 года назад

    Thank you, Jeff. Amazing as always.

  • @michaeltammaro482
    @michaeltammaro482 4 месяца назад +1

    I know this is an old video but THANK YOU for your generosity.

  • @Moudiremoo
    @Moudiremoo 6 лет назад +830

    any exercises to train finger nails?

    • @_CookieJAR_
      @_CookieJAR_ 6 лет назад +265

      Mohamad scratch on chalk board 3x3x20 seconds
      Vertical, horizontal, push in

    • @ko44chpm59
      @ko44chpm59 5 лет назад +30

      Painting, 2 sets of 1 coat of hot pink polish per nail with about a minute and a half to two minutes between sets then rest for about 30 minutes before doing anything with your hands. Repeat about every 2-3 weeks adding in 1 set of acetone before the polish from then on.

    • @andrewizard8285
      @andrewizard8285 5 лет назад +8

      Bit them

    • @wero2661
      @wero2661 5 лет назад +16

      @Cthulhu r/woosh?

    • @shinypikachu7085
      @shinypikachu7085 5 лет назад +20

      @@wero2661 Not a woosh, woosh means you have to be completely oblivious. I honestly thought the same. It's not a funny joke

  • @DefenderOfTheSacred
    @DefenderOfTheSacred 4 года назад +8

    Hello Jeff, love your informative video's and myself as well as my workout partner have incorporated much of what we learn into our daily routines, great stuff! Actually, it is a coincidence to see your video on neck workouts as just this morning my buddy and I were doing some of the routines you describe in this video. However something very ODD was occurring when we were trying the routine as you demonstrate in this video in which you lay on the bench, put a cloth covered weight on your forehead, then move the head front and back like you are nodding yes while laying down. The strange thing that my workout partner and I were experiencing is when either of us tried this routine, it made use physically nauseous! We re-attempted the routine several times and each and every time either of us tried it, both of us would get almost an instant sour stomach feeling bringing us close to vomiting. Never had anything like this happen before. Granted, there are times when sickness occurred after a rigorous leg workout but this was different. The fatigue and burning from the leg workouts was always attibuted to that. This neck routine however, made both of us almost instantly sick after only a few reps. Have you experienced this and if so, know the cause? Thank you for your help!

  • @robparksusa8048
    @robparksusa8048 5 лет назад +1

    Good job as always Jeff and thanks

  • @bipolarbear27
    @bipolarbear27 14 дней назад

    Jeff you've changed my life for the much much better. You rule dude.

  • @anthonythudium5279
    @anthonythudium5279 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks Jeff! I did these bridges a couple days ago and after experiencing a ton of discomfort decided to look into it more. It definitely doesn't feel correct.

  • @magdo321
    @magdo321 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much Jeff. I needed to hear this. The 0-60 pain is no joke...

    • @tom_7687
      @tom_7687 Год назад

      how did these work? do you see difference in size?

  • @kentkinyon8421
    @kentkinyon8421 Год назад +1

    Great video. This is the exact information I have been looking for.

  • @jorgeortega5728
    @jorgeortega5728 Год назад

    Thank you maestro, for such a good explanation, great tips or advices.I admire your experience and how humbled you are.Take care. 🙋🏾‍♂️

  • @kokoriko999
    @kokoriko999 6 лет назад +614

    I did these exercises as a young , freestyle Olympic wrestler . Unfortunately now, 15 years later I have 2 herniated discs on my neck...its hard to tell whether is from years of abuse or not. I showed these exercises to a couple of very good orthopedic surgeons and they were pulling their hair. The amount of pressure it goes on the discs is unbelievable . For any beginner, please stay away...these are super hard core exercises .

    • @dlpXdrone
      @dlpXdrone 6 лет назад +124

      Which ones, the bridges etc. Or the ones Jeff called safe?

    • @HonorGuard117
      @HonorGuard117 6 лет назад +21

      Bluedog Gaming He never replied :'(

    • @juandenz2008
      @juandenz2008 6 лет назад +25

      He never replied ! I'm a big fan of Dr Stuart McGill when it comes to back exercises. I'm wondering if similar principles might apply to the neck. That is you shouldn't really load up the neck and then undertake repetitive flexion etc. I wonder if it might be better to undertake the exercises in a more static manner, that is put the plate in position and just hold it for say 10 - 15 seconds, rest then repeat.

    • @brandon8997
      @brandon8997 5 лет назад +76

      Hes talking about the ones jeff is doing. Start these new exercises with your head weight only, no plates for like 2 weeks of continuously doing these

    • @samueljackson315
      @samueljackson315 5 лет назад +1

      @@dlpXdrone the bridges man.

  • @liftingwitharthritis27
    @liftingwitharthritis27 3 года назад +17

    Jeff, it's too late for me. I should have watched this video when you uploaded it 4 years ago. For 1 year and 4 months I suffer from Cervical Osteophytes but my pain is limited to the neck region only. I now come to you for your help if you could show some exercise to overcome this pain. I miss my workouts. I miss going to the gym. If you could help me in this matter I would be very thankful.
    And to rest of you who would read this comment. Please, take care of your spine, maintain good posture and strength your neck region I understand the pain as I suffer. It's 24x7 and very irritating and won't be able to pick up any weight. Take my suffering as a waring.

    • @dpatel6393
      @dpatel6393 2 года назад +7

      Hang in there

    • @kuma8705
      @kuma8705 2 года назад +5

      get better soon okay

    • @-Abduuu
      @-Abduuu Год назад +1

      U doing better now?

    • @great_n_good
      @great_n_good Год назад

      Lord Jesus can help you,and heal you!
      God love you!

  • @tarikhisir7244
    @tarikhisir7244 4 года назад

    Ive been searching for what was I missing, thanks for the reminding motivation

  • @dragon95os
    @dragon95os 4 года назад

    Very helpful. Thanks alot for your hard work

  • @rajivriccardo
    @rajivriccardo 6 лет назад +12

    I like the fact he looks at it from all angles, primarily safety and longevity which is paramount if you want to become stronger

  • @burbingberries6917
    @burbingberries6917 7 лет назад +754

    Has Mike Tyson seen this video?

  • @ritooraj
    @ritooraj 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you! I am watching your video after wanting to check the correct way to do neck bridges.
    I am stopping my neck bridges now.
    Thank you, Jeff!

  • @MahmoodSuhail
    @MahmoodSuhail Год назад

    Thank you Jeff ❤Wish you had a Merry Christmas..

  • @sampound2269
    @sampound2269 5 лет назад +7

    thanks for this info Jeff. you just saved my neck 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @tom_7687
      @tom_7687 Год назад

      how did these work? do you see difference in size?

  • @kennethwood88
    @kennethwood88 4 года назад +20

    I've done this for a while. It works pretty good at toning up my skin. I simply use five pounds. It also helps my facial muscles around my jaw as well. I suggest doing this if you're not. But people may look at you in a funny way. 🙄 Because this is a unique exercise that most people don't do at the gym. But it is effective.

    • @arishaenza4275
      @arishaenza4275 6 месяцев назад

      How does it help facial muscles jaws?? Isn't jaw closed coz u only moving neck

  • @guitarguy911
    @guitarguy911 3 года назад

    Very informative and perfect to my routine. How many sets should I do at a time, and for how many days per week?

  • @mahriawilliams8505
    @mahriawilliams8505 2 года назад

    Thank you for the share of knowledge . It helped my workout journey. Helpful enhancement.

  • @adisarwar1984
    @adisarwar1984 5 лет назад +47

    Thank you 🙏🏽 Jeff . A candle never loses any light by lighting another candle. God bless you brother

  • @rashadsultan
    @rashadsultan Год назад +3

    Huberman sent me here. I have a neck injury and wish I got here sooner. God knows this channel has helped me recover from other injuries/pain/limitations for years! My question is for people who have a neck injury, is there any protocol you'd recommend in addition to, or instead of these exercises?

    • @jameshumphries7386
      @jameshumphries7386 Год назад

      Same

    • @nomnomyourmom
      @nomnomyourmom Год назад

      You still wanna train the neck or do you wanna rehab?

    • @rashadsultan
      @rashadsultan Год назад +1

      @@nomnomyourmom I definitely want to train neck but without aggravating my injury. I think I'm past the rehab phase.

  • @Venom-ez6ip
    @Venom-ez6ip 9 месяцев назад

    Best resistance training advice on social media. Thank you Jeff!

  • @36nairn
    @36nairn 4 месяца назад

    I really enjoy watching your videos Jeff, very well explained

  • @billastoriofkaferedaki
    @billastoriofkaferedaki 5 лет назад +38

    Neck workout(sore in 6 minutes)?

  • @MJRamirezVideo
    @MJRamirezVideo 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you for the info, oh man I was going to start doing those Tyson neck bridges too

    • @randomguy2052
      @randomguy2052 3 года назад

      Tyson said on rogan’s podcast that he regrets the neck training that he did. He feels he did it wrong.

  • @MHTHINK
    @MHTHINK 4 года назад

    Best info I've seen on this topic. Cheers.

  • @paulnewton9733
    @paulnewton9733 4 года назад

    Thanks, Jeff. Great info, as ever.

  • @FK-tz7gs
    @FK-tz7gs Год назад +17

    Great video man I’ve been doing those neck bridges for a good amount of time now and I had no idea it was so bad for you

    • @BloominOnion1
      @BloominOnion1 Год назад +3

      yeah I used to do 'em too, started when I was a wrestler. Then one day the shooting pain started. Yeah, I'm done with those

    • @robertdelorme8779
      @robertdelorme8779 Год назад

      Yeah, I hear ya, I don't think headstand in yoga is any better over time.

  • @EtiandroGarcia
    @EtiandroGarcia 4 года назад +27

    Man, I follow your page for 3 years now, and all the small details and tips you give are real game changers. That neck detail (min 4:30) made the difference in my workout from day 1!
    Thanks a lot. You rock, Jeff!

  • @humaydarmahomedy
    @humaydarmahomedy 4 года назад

    informative as always,Jeff. any recommendations for training with Cervical Spondylosis?

  • @earabs10
    @earabs10 10 месяцев назад

    I wanted to start neck exercise, and glad came across your channel, it was very informative, thanks So much.

  • @aastrong6076
    @aastrong6076 Год назад +4

    Can you share some workout using neck harness ? Would appreciate so much

  • @tjc97cobramustang
    @tjc97cobramustang 7 лет назад +433

    I remember seeing Mike Tyson doing these and not too long ago he had to have neck surgery

    • @r011ing_thunder6
      @r011ing_thunder6 6 лет назад +4

      97 cobra were they related?

    • @juandenz2008
      @juandenz2008 6 лет назад +395

      Yes he broke his neck. His neck was broken. Spinal.

    • @robloxgod6945
      @robloxgod6945 6 лет назад +280

      @@juandenz2008 Thpinal?

    • @hallhouse5098
      @hallhouse5098 6 лет назад +190

      Mike Tyson was also a professional boxer who took many major blows to the head which is attached to.....you guessed it .

    • @abdullahaasim2840
      @abdullahaasim2840 5 лет назад +6

      @@robloxgod6945 😂😂😂

  • @miguelcarvalho5852
    @miguelcarvalho5852 2 года назад

    Thanx for that. All the best from Portugal !!

  • @Renegade-Sam
    @Renegade-Sam 4 года назад +1

    This guys awesome explains everything I like knowing what I'm working out and how to do it properly dont want a pencil neck so for sure gonna do these