Lying Neck Curls demonstration

Lying Neck Curls

Learn how to do the Lying Neck Curls with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets neck, including front neck, side neck, back neck.

How to Perform Lying Neck Curls

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on a bench with your head hanging off the edge.

  2. 2

    Place your hands lightly on your chest.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl your head upward by flexing your neck, bringing your chin toward your chest and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower your head back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

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