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

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @LucifersDeathSquad
    @LucifersDeathSquad 8 лет назад +5809

    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 +28

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

  • @BoiseG
    @BoiseG 8 лет назад +3354

    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 8 лет назад +208

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

    • @BoiseG
      @BoiseG 8 лет назад +49

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

    • @briankelly7924
      @briankelly7924 8 лет назад +113

      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 8 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 8 лет назад +169

      Looking down is the new smoking.

  • @firefist4547
    @firefist4547 4 года назад +3998

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

    • @CuongNguyen-gu9fl
      @CuongNguyen-gu9fl 4 года назад +393

      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 +32

      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.

  • @sweetlildevil7597
    @sweetlildevil7597 6 лет назад +1584

    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 +212

      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 3 года назад +23

      @@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 3 года назад +96

      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 3 года назад +33

      @@jacstyler5189 this is very true too

  • @aaronthomas2598
    @aaronthomas2598 5 лет назад +1801

    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.

  • @17Couto
    @17Couto 4 года назад +462

    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 2 года 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 2 года назад +1

      What neck stretches do you recommend?

  • @Lucid_Anomaly
    @Lucid_Anomaly 5 лет назад +4624

    I might try this Necks time

  • @robertassad4369
    @robertassad4369 2 года назад +47

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

  • @mickyweird8644
    @mickyweird8644 2 года назад +30

    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.

  • @Rodneydncn
    @Rodneydncn 7 лет назад +317

    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 +18

      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 +43

      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 6 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?

    • @V12-h2m
      @V12-h2m 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.

  • @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 5 лет 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 2 года назад

      If your neck was forward did it straighten now ?

  • @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.

  • @am33x
    @am33x 8 лет назад +1076

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

  • @ohgloucak3211
    @ohgloucak3211 8 лет назад +293

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

    • @Rob-qe6hb
      @Rob-qe6hb 8 лет назад +51

      He already did one

    • @ohgloucak3211
      @ohgloucak3211 8 лет назад +23

      rimster514 thanks bro I'll try and find it

    • @JackSloan
      @JackSloan 8 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...

  • @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.

  • @MrMountain707
    @MrMountain707 5 лет назад +818

    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 +61

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

    • @Luffytaro39
      @Luffytaro39 5 лет 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

  • @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.

  • @hadeed666
    @hadeed666 4 года назад +42

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

  • @DawgFL
    @DawgFL 8 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 8 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 8 лет назад +42

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

    • @DawgFL
      @DawgFL 8 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.

  • @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.

  • @GrantFoxOfficial
    @GrantFoxOfficial 3 года назад +355

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

  • @flav6350
    @flav6350 5 лет назад +127

    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.

  • @masjut1
    @masjut1 7 лет назад +58

    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 6 лет назад +3

      I think you mean aggressive training.

    • @arsh4dkhan
      @arsh4dkhan 4 года назад +2

      @@thebucketmanj8525 lmaoo

  • @ved5339
    @ved5339 4 года назад +176

    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 3 года назад +5

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

    • @Lhgtv2010ify
      @Lhgtv2010ify 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @jaedonwilson9488
    @jaedonwilson9488 8 лет назад +146

    Yes been waiting for a neck exercise

    • @ohmanyourecool1
      @ohmanyourecool1 8 лет назад +4

      Just when I needed it, as per usual.

    • @limkilau5562
      @limkilau5562 8 лет назад +5

      who tf train their neck?

    • @tufftony6604
      @tufftony6604 8 лет назад +16

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

    • @erikbentley9005
      @erikbentley9005 8 лет назад +15

      Lim Kilau pornstars

    • @DaukszPSN
      @DaukszPSN 7 лет назад +15

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

  • @kokoriko999
    @kokoriko999 6 лет назад +615

    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 6 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.

  • @Garrett_Rowland
    @Garrett_Rowland 4 года назад +5

    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.

  • @lol-lz5fd
    @lol-lz5fd 8 лет назад +68

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

  • @adamk4733
    @adamk4733 8 лет назад +985

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

    • @clenogallagher1469
      @clenogallagher1469 8 лет назад +61

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

    • @solexus5459
      @solexus5459 8 лет назад +56

      AAAAAAHHHHHH

    • @stefanwolf8558
      @stefanwolf8558 8 лет назад +77

      Whatever it takes godammit! 5%!

    • @sixcorso7394
      @sixcorso7394 7 лет назад +41

      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!

  • @jakecovey8123
    @jakecovey8123 Год 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!😊

  • @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

  • @Terry14.88
    @Terry14.88 8 лет назад +253

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

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

      KaelinSaint exactly!

    • @cogordoo
      @cogordoo 8 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 8 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 5 лет назад

      @@NYCDurrani bridge over the shoulder maybe?

  • @jmazer01
    @jmazer01 5 лет 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?

  • @JoshuaKevinPerry
    @JoshuaKevinPerry 5 лет назад +497

    8 hour Neck. Whatever it Takes

  • @xerxessss5295
    @xerxessss5295 4 года назад +201

    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 +25

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

    • @crowley2158
      @crowley2158 4 года назад +2

      @@xerxessss5295 For real.

  • @rashadsultan
    @rashadsultan 2 года 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 2 года назад

      Same

    • @nomnomyourmom
      @nomnomyourmom 2 года назад

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

    • @rashadsultan
      @rashadsultan 2 года назад +1

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

  • @gabudizator
    @gabudizator 5 лет назад +150

    Great video!! This is all correct but if you are competing in sports like mma, wrestling, judo , bjj you must do the neck bridges because you will be in that position in the fight and you can't develop that specific move/strength with these "regular" exercises for neck strength. If you are in recreational sport or competing in sports where you don't have specific moves like neck bridges you really don't have to do this exercises which could cause you problems in the future. As top athlete I can tell you that most of us are ready to "pay the price" for great results and achievements.... It is hard to explain if you are not in our situation...Saying to wrestler that neck bridge is not good is like you say to boxer that it is not good to be punched in the head or body...
    Guys, keep your training safe and enjoy it.
    Jeff, thank you for sharing Your great knowledge with us!
    Grettings from Croatia.

  • @adisarwar1984
    @adisarwar1984 5 лет назад +47

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

  • @fs1357
    @fs1357 7 месяцев 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.

  • @bradmckee4323
    @bradmckee4323 6 лет назад +410

    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 +12

      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 *

  • @antoniospanayiotou8619
    @antoniospanayiotou8619 2 года назад +8

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

  • @ateebahmed2237
    @ateebahmed2237 4 года назад +111

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

    • @matin2825
      @matin2825 3 года назад

      Hahaha🤣🤘🏼

  • @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!

  • @kennethwood88
    @kennethwood88 5 лет 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 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @liftingwitharthritis27
    @liftingwitharthritis27 3 года назад +18

    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 2 года 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!

  • @Moudiremoo
    @Moudiremoo 6 лет назад +829

    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 6 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 6 лет назад +8

      Bit them

    • @wero2661
      @wero2661 6 лет назад +15

      @Cthulhu r/woosh?

    • @shinypikachu7085
      @shinypikachu7085 6 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

  • @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.

  • @lisah5960
    @lisah5960 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video Jeff. I am a 64 year old woman. I have always worked out, and tried to keep myself in shape especially now as I'm growing older. Going to try your way and see if it helps with the front of my neck.

  • @dereknueveuno
    @dereknueveuno 8 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 8 лет назад +8

      Derek Shelby in wrestling, thai boxing and taekwondo as well

    • @JacobButcher
      @JacobButcher 8 лет назад +10

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

    • @jamescameron1843
      @jamescameron1843 8 лет назад

      Benjamin Dumbrell were used to em n sometimes on thick mats

    • @TheCoolwhipped
      @TheCoolwhipped 8 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 8 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @russellcanderson
    @russellcanderson 8 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!

  • @michaeltammaro482
    @michaeltammaro482 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @Kawinj
    @Kawinj 5 лет назад +57

    I'll be trying this, but with 0 plates. I'm on the recovery end of my C4 being compressed and after 4 months of little to no resistance, and basically a rest period to not aggravate the damage, I'm ready to start to rebuild my neck muscles for the sole purpose of returning to some state of normalcy in my line of work in construction. Years of feeling invincible catches up fast when you're in your mid to late forty's, and like Jeff mentioned, it can happen over night. It's like parts of our body just finally say "eff it, I'm done". Before being diagnosed, my neck damage lead to nerve pain that radiated through my chest and back as well as shortness of breath. This twice landed me in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Heart is fine. Had no idea how complicated the neck is.

    • @joshuabyron7241
      @joshuabyron7241 5 лет назад +3

      Have you experienced any pain after doing these exercises jeff mentions? I'm still wary about doing these exercises

    •  4 года назад

      @@joshuabyron7241 just do it

    • @joshuabyron7241
      @joshuabyron7241 4 года назад +1

      @ Yh true that but I'm not trying to permanently damage my neck

    • @tom_7687
      @tom_7687 Год назад

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

  • @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

  • @bipolarbear27
    @bipolarbear27 4 месяца назад

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

  • @liangchenzou6862
    @liangchenzou6862 5 лет назад +117

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

    • @shantamatt
      @shantamatt 4 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 3 года назад +1

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

  • @MetalMilitia0321
    @MetalMilitia0321 4 года назад +7

    Thank you for the Nexercise!

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @magdo321
    @magdo321 6 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?

  • @johnmaurer3097
    @johnmaurer3097 Год назад +1

    I used to do a lot of those classic neck rolls when I was boxing and doing BJJ in my 20s. 20 years later after some bad neck and spine pain I had an MRI and I'm one of those where the discs are indeed compressed and pinching the nerves. Doctors wanted to do spinal surgery to solve the issue. I was able to fix it with a LOT of daily stretching (thanks youtube) which I feel extremely lucky. These older guys are dead serious when they say everything will be fine and one day you'll be older and instantly things begin to fail.
    Also important to mention - after a few months of TRT virtually all of my aches, soreness, and general discomfort went away. So while I do feel the stretching was extremely important, having elevated testosterone certainly plays a role in repair and longevity. It's like having the body of a 25 year old again, it's insane how much life changed.
    Thanks for the video and new exercises to try. I look forward to testing these new neck workouts this weekend. It's been a long time since I've done any neck work because I was so worried.

  • @abdullahrehman7321
    @abdullahrehman7321 4 года назад +411

    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 Год назад +56

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

    • @Ironmike312
      @Ironmike312 Год назад +1

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

    • @dragulia_venaro
      @dragulia_venaro Год назад +2

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

  • @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 :)

  • @tomscott9588
    @tomscott9588 4 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!

  • @peterpedant
    @peterpedant 6 лет назад +5

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

  • @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

  • @michellebaker614
    @michellebaker614 Месяц назад

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is a wonderful video. I love my neck. Now I'm not scared to work it out

  • @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!

  • @FK-tz7gs
    @FK-tz7gs 2 года 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.

  • @godknows2729
    @godknows2729 Год назад

    Some call him fake & not natural but i want to share this video with them... Seriously my school's biology teacher don't have such knowledge.. You are a living library for fitness 🤍😊... Since I joined your channel seriously everything changed 🤗🤍

  • @Bodyknowledge77
    @Bodyknowledge77 8 лет назад +139

    Bands are quite good for these movements..

    • @Bodyknowledge77
      @Bodyknowledge77 8 лет назад +2

      ***** Stevie Wonder's not metal and solo..He sports quite the collar toooo....

    • @Bodyknowledge77
      @Bodyknowledge77 8 лет назад

      Yeah it's called the "Wonder Cervical Wiggle"...................................:-0

    • @bloodking35
      @bloodking35 8 лет назад

      the chocker?

    • @WhiskATango
      @WhiskATango 8 лет назад +8

      Bodyknowledge 77
      Completely agree. There's a product called the neck flex which is a head harness that you attach to the clips on a bodylastic band so you can easily overload your neck. It's much less awkward and in my opinion safer than using using a weight plate.

    • @emmanuelmannynavarramos6880
      @emmanuelmannynavarramos6880 8 лет назад

      Whiskey Tango

  • @bruceli9094
    @bruceli9094 5 лет назад +8

    He Protec
    He attacc
    But mostly importantly he necc

  • @Fastbomber5
    @Fastbomber5 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks bro. Iv been wrestling for a year and I have a herniated disk because of the bad neck exercises. But now I'm recovering with safe neck exercises

  • @tjc97cobramustang
    @tjc97cobramustang 8 лет назад +432

    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 6 лет назад +6

      @@robloxgod6945 😂😂😂

  • @ItsRussellSmart
    @ItsRussellSmart 8 лет назад +43

    And for anyone that doesn't know nerve pain is the worst pain out there... take care of your spine

  • @hossamfahmy9298
    @hossamfahmy9298 4 года назад

    Man you are one the most helpful professional people on the internet

  • @burbingberries6917
    @burbingberries6917 7 лет назад +751

    Has Mike Tyson seen this video?

  • @mrbungle3310
    @mrbungle3310 7 лет назад +182

    How to have a neck like Corey Taylor

    • @BrandonSchuldtDropclutch
      @BrandonSchuldtDropclutch 6 лет назад +23

      Notice what your neck muscles do when you yell. All those years in Slipknot will build that neck.

    • @rolandsoos8913
      @rolandsoos8913 5 лет назад +8

      Just headbang maan

    • @theballistiks
      @theballistiks 5 лет назад +7

      @@vicx05 slipknot is life.

    • @fatduck91
      @fatduck91 5 лет назад +9

      Victor B cannibal corpse's corpsegrinder has the most impressive neck in metal. also from headbanging I suspect and dem neck genetics

    • @squirreltakular9049
      @squirreltakular9049 5 лет назад +1

      @@fatduck91 Geneckics

  • @canarsie-kid
    @canarsie-kid 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent. My neck cracks like crazy when I rotate. It a grotesque sound. Yet I want to build my neck. .This video absolutely helped. Just tucking in my chin in and the crackling sound deminished by 95% with the feeling of much less pressure / strain. Best advice I have gotten as related. Thank you!

  • @railander
    @railander 8 лет назад +136

    ALPHA DESTINY FOR THE WIN

    • @meistersego
      @meistersego 6 лет назад +13

      railander i trust a physical therapist who doesn't say BS to his audience

  • @billastoriofkaferedaki
    @billastoriofkaferedaki 5 лет назад +38

    Neck workout(sore in 6 minutes)?

  • @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.

  • @feddy11100
    @feddy11100 5 лет назад +5

    Came for the great info.. Stayed for Raymond ❤

  • @GoldenRuffian
    @GoldenRuffian 5 лет назад +35

    Jeff, what about wrestlers and grapplers that find themselves naturally in this position? Is there another way to build strength/flexibility in that movement without doing bridges themselves? I know it is a very sport specific question, but it is very important. As you said, you only get one neck...

    • @pierrebridenne8870
      @pierrebridenne8870 5 лет назад +7

      Hi ! Professionnal athlete are conscious of the risk to practice their sport.
      Many American retired footballeur , boxers, Wrestlers, have health problem.

    • @GoldenRuffian
      @GoldenRuffian 4 года назад +3

      @Jose Vivas fair enough.

    • @draco_1876
      @draco_1876 2 года назад

      @@pierrebridenne8870 they have health problems because those are physically demanding sports

  • @PatrickKusebauch
    @PatrickKusebauch 5 лет назад +1

    Great video, however, I have 3 questions:
    1. Why is compression on the cervical spine bad, but for the rest of the spine, it is ok? (eg squats/compression of thse spine from a weight on your shoulders ok, but if I put the weight all the way to the top of my head, it is suddenly not ok? Is it because you have no muscles in the neck to resist the compression, unlike in the torso?)
    2. What if the movement I need to strengthen/train is the rotation of the neck? Is there a modification for rotation?
    3. What is an appropriate calisthenics/no equipment variation of these exercises? I have a group setting I need to train at once and not in the gym - I can at most pair them up, to use the partner in some fashion, but no plates to speak of.

  • @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?

  • @Matt-ny1ue
    @Matt-ny1ue 5 лет 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

  • @mrsincere09
    @mrsincere09 8 месяцев назад

    Degenerative disc disease, triangulated, bulging, compressed in C4, C5, C6, L4, L5, S1 and utilizing your abundant knowledge and generosity. Cannot work so I greatly appreciate you, your channel, and your pragmatism with trying to better my old, broken, and flabby ass. Thank you for helping us all. God Bless you.

  • @DefenderOfTheSacred
    @DefenderOfTheSacred 5 лет 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!

  • @sinisterministertv3622
    @sinisterministertv3622 5 лет назад +16

    3:37 was so damn funny. Holy Shit. Jeff was right 😂😂

  • @Richard_FitPku
    @Richard_FitPku 4 года назад +1

    Wow jeff, thank you. I’m suffering chronic neck pain from poor posture and have now started working out to address it from your videos. Nobody! And I mean nobody has guided and educated me on neck exercise like you have. I sit here with chronic aching but i know how to strengthen in the right way now. Thank you!

    • @Richard_FitPku
      @Richard_FitPku 3 года назад +1

      @@bfry817 still trying mate. In truth i didn’t do them enough. Ive been weight training 5x a week and stretching / yoga stretches for opening up my posture etc. I was hoping this will help too with my alignment and help fix my neck. Still have the neck pain so will have to return to these i think too!

    • @shanemcguffin
      @shanemcguffin 5 месяцев назад

      @@Richard_FitPku How are you doing now?

    • @Richard_FitPku
      @Richard_FitPku 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@shanemcguffinneck strain comes and goes. I need to be more consistent with neck excersises 🙈

  • @clydeheraldmatugas9338
    @clydeheraldmatugas9338 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @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 !!

  • @ritooraj
    @ritooraj Год 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!

  • @Hassannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    @Hassannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Год назад +4

    Word of caution, I woke up in the middle of the night with one of the worst headaches I've ever had after doing these. I think I overdid it with the front and back exercises so the front muscles were too tired to fight against forward head posture and the muscles on the back of my neck were straining harder than usual and tightened up causing the tension headache

  • @bradmckee4323
    @bradmckee4323 6 лет назад +8

    I have muscle atrophy in my right thigh that happened just as he said suddenly I was in great pain and couldn't move for about 12 hours I was diagnosed with a bulging disc at the S4 or S5 interestingly enough they said it should be affecting my other leg but it was affecting the right leg and not the left one and I have still never gained that muscle back it happened in November 2013 I was advised to not lift anymore heavy weights squatting or deadlifting and I took that advice not right away but I do boxing now and don't do heavy weights anymore and I'm 53 years old

    • @bradmckee4323
      @bradmckee4323 6 лет назад +2

      and interesting Lee enough I found that I don't have to lift heavy weights to keep the same musculature actually I just doing push ups I keep the same amount of mass in my chest if I want to but with boxing training you lose some muscle mass because it's not about how big you are that's actually a hindrance to have it excessive amount of muscle in fighting speak and type reason for the grammar looking like crap

  • @PoliteAF
    @PoliteAF 3 года назад +1

    Pushing my chin back just instantly fixed some pain I had at the base of my neck in back. Thanks for the pointer!

    • @tom_7687
      @tom_7687 Год назад

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

  • @richardlew3667
    @richardlew3667 4 года назад +3

    Couldn't we also do resistance training by press our hands against the sides of our heads and back of the neck to compensate for the weights?

  • @acito9037
    @acito9037 4 года назад +16

    When you mentioned compressed nerves, I felt that. I’m coming up on 6 months post op ACDF. I’m getting back into my neck training. Bout a harness to train. Thank you for this info as usual Jef!!

    • @leelunk8235
      @leelunk8235 Год назад

      DUDE ACDF..YOU NEED TO DO ISOMETRIC BAND EXERCISES FOR THE NECK AND NOTHING ELSE

  • @krishnasachin1404
    @krishnasachin1404 3 года назад

    You saved lot of people from doing wrong exercise and u guide them doing it properly

  • @rcampbell4794
    @rcampbell4794 8 лет назад +115

    yo jeff can u do a video on training feet muscles?

    • @sonicaidan37
      @sonicaidan37 8 лет назад +3

      lol I actually have Plantar Faciitis so I actually do some, just do "toe curls" crunch your toes

    • @rcampbell4794
      @rcampbell4794 8 лет назад +82

      im just tired of having the skinniest feet in the gym.

    • @Scott-kj3bc
      @Scott-kj3bc 7 лет назад +37

      Gotta get them toeceps 😂

    • @CommKommando
      @CommKommando 6 лет назад +4

      I squat barefoot. lol You never know when you might have to lift something off of a child, and your stuck without your lifting shoes. I would just kick off my Skechers and be the hero.

    • @shayperkins9630
      @shayperkins9630 6 лет назад +1

      I climb and that works wonders, beyond that barefoot sprints work well