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Lying Neck Curl (Weighted)

Train the neck most lifters ignore.

Lying Neck Curl (Weighted) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie face-up on a bench with your head off the end, holding a light plate on your forehead with a towel.
  2. Let your head drop back into a gentle extension.
  3. Curl your chin toward your chest, lifting the plate.
  4. Lower slowly back to the start.

The one cue that matters

Go very light and slow, this is a small muscle, never jerk the head.

Muscles worked

The Lying Neck Curl (Weighted) isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Lying Neck Curl (Weighted) work?

The Lying Neck Curl (Weighted) primarily works the Core.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Lying Neck Curl (Weighted)?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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