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BJJ Neck Training

Protect your neck from chokes and build resilience. These neck strengthening exercises build the muscular defense against submissions while reducing the risk of neck injuries from grappling.

15 Exercises
9 Equipment Types

By Difficulty

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Level 1
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All Neck Training Exercises sorted by difficulty

Isometric Neck Hold

Isometric neck holds involve pressing the head against your hand in all four directions without move...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 5-10 second holds per direction
none

Band Neck Flexion

Band neck flexion uses a resistance band looped around the head to provide smooth resistance during ...

★☆☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-20 reps
resistance bandanchor point

Band Neck Extension

Band neck extension uses a resistance band looped around the forehead to provide resistance during b...

★☆☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-20 reps
resistance bandanchor point

Shrug

Barbell or dumbbell shrugs target the upper trapezius muscles that support the neck and create a pro...

★☆☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-15 reps
barbell or dumbbells

Prone Cobra

The prone cobra involves lying face down and lifting the head, chest, and arms off the ground while ...

★☆☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 15-25 seconds
none

Chin Tuck

The chin tuck is a corrective exercise that retracts the head backward, strengthening the deep neck ...

★☆☆☆☆ 3-5 sets / 10-15 reps
none

Ear Pressure Prevention Protocol

This protocol combines gentle neck mobility with ear and head positioning awareness to reduce caulif...

★☆☆☆☆ 1 set (full protocol) / Full sequence as described
none

Neck Curl

Neck curls target the anterior neck muscles by curling the chin toward the chest against resistance....

★★☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-15 reps
benchweight plate Warm-up needed

Neck Extension

Neck extensions strengthen the posterior neck muscles by extending the head backward against resista...

★★☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-15 reps
benchweight plate Warm-up needed

Neck Harness Extension

Using a neck harness with hanging weight provides progressive resistance for neck extension training...

★★☆☆☆ 3-4 sets / 12-15 reps
neck harnessweight plate Warm-up needed

Lateral Neck Flexion

Lateral neck flexion strengthens the muscles that tilt the head sideways, including the sternocleido...

★★☆☆☆ 3 sets / 10-12 reps per side
benchweight plate Warm-up needed

Manual Resistance Neck Training

Manual resistance neck training uses a partner or your own hands to provide resistance in all direct...

★★☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 8-10 reps per direction
training partner

Neck Rotation with Band

Neck rotation with a resistance band strengthens the rotational muscles of the neck against accommod...

★★☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 10-12 reps per side
resistance bandanchor point

Neck Bridge

The neck bridge is a traditional wrestling exercise that builds neck strength by supporting body wei...

★★★★☆ 3-4 sets / 15-30 seconds
none Warm-up needed

Front Neck Bridge

The front neck bridge is a wrestling staple where you support your body face down on the crown of yo...

★★★★★ 3 sets / 10-20 seconds
none Warm-up needed

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