Bigger Neck In A Deficit?

[@Monalisa-zw7uy]

I swear if i didnt discover this guys channel i would never have thought about training my neck so thanks alex

[@johnjohntv1195]

Same. Once I learned about it from Alex, I started noticing pencil necks _everywhere_ and i felt disgusted 😂 The difference it makes is insane. Problem now is shirt collars don’t fit 😂

[@silk7171]

💯

[@KarlDonnerleorres]

same

[@Monalisa-zw7uy]

Helio Nassone i agree, same for me aswell, this guys a legend 💯

[@esthetics4512]

@@johnjohntv1195😂💯facts

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

Gonna have to get myself a neck flex eventually, thing looks comfy

[@AlexLeonidas]

Best harness on the market homie and definitely comfortable since it's fully adjustable.

[@kaidoloveboat1591]

You mad?

[@iggmeister4137]

@@AlexLeonidas i bought a normal neck harnass for like 12 euro's, it really does the job for me tbh. Got almost an inch now in 1.5 month (my neck is a REALLY inresponsive muscle in my case, ive been neck curling for half a year without any result) so yeah if you have the money buy a neck flex, if not a normal harnass will do!

[@illustriousindividual1077]

Arnie art I bought a cheap one and the Velcro was not very lasting lol

[@AlexLeonidas]

@@iggmeister4137 I did that too a long time ago, and the harness ripped off my head. Almost got seriously injured, could have been life altering tbh. After that moment it was quality only. Be careful my bro! That said I'm glad it's working for you and neck gains are being made.

[@aaaassss4320]

Morbid obesity is the key to maximizing neck size.

[@deven9565]

Calves too

[@JeffreyJefferson]

Also arm size, back size, leg size, chest size...

[@PendlayRoe]

Fat cell hypertrophy is still hypertrophy! Gainzz

[@legionluciano]

Good luck finding your balloon knot though. LOL

[@DavidDA99]

Marius Mitrache, an amateur bodybuilder from Romania actually put this to the test ~1 year ago. He is an advanced lifter with over 18years of training but never trained his neck, and then to prove that you can build muscle while in a calorie deficit and on a vegan diet, he trained his neck for a month and increased its size. very cool to see

[@AlexLeonidas]

That's pretty damn awesome!!

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

2:30 *When you're watching F1 racing and the cars be zooming by fast*

[@JordanHH20]

😂

[@ryanmichaelpower]

Wowww 😂

[@sourikray1997]

do you train your sense of humor twice per week?

[@notadoctorshh6544]

🤣🤣

[@thesorriestswordswoman7054]

Like a lot of people here I discovered neck training on AD's channel. To be honest it's my number 1 muscle now. Even when I have downs and don't feel like training, I still give some importance and priority to my neck and traps area because I realized that it's indeed the most important part to look good.

[@SS3213gsdf]

you have downssyndrome?

[@TheronMathis]

Thank you for all these neck training videos. Incredible. I've lifted most of my life, and rarely worked my neck. Just never saw the importance. Started training it about a month ago, and haved already added an inch from 15.5 to 16.5. Tried to wear a tie the other day and couldn't button the shirt. After a workout it's usually 17.5 pumped. Goal is 18. And by the way gains aren't just for newbies or young guys either. I'm 47. Final note, I bought NE and highly recommend it to anyone. Concurrent periodization has brought new life and gains to monotonous programming. Just hit 455 sumo dead, and can't wait to see where the program takes me.

[@neil12011]

It really is an underrated muscle group, and it absolutely makes a difference in how you look in a shirt.

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

Alex you're definitely right about the not optimal part. I've only gained like half an inch on my neck during this cut but I'm also down 20 lbs and almost 4 inches on my waist so I'm pleased with that. Can't wait to see those neck gains jump up once I'm back on a lean bulk.

[@wingtoh4867]

loving the frequent uploads man!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Glad to hear that man

[@bencollins3074]

Neck is ridiculously underrated. Literally people take the piss out of neck training and I really don’t get it. Its like they see someone doing it and they laugh at them because it looks stupid but really there just too insecure to train it.

[@zuiverbloed7163]

I have been training neck since two months. Gains have been insane. Besides the physical look, the mental effect on having a bigger and thicker neck are prominent. You feel more stable walking around and sitting at your desk. I used to be skeptical about training neck, but I can highly recommend everyone doing it. I've been doing a superset of neck curls and neck extensions 3x15-20 three times per week. Takes 10 minutes.

[@rockyreyes3815]

Bruh I've been following you and Jeff Nippard for years now! Big fan here from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@bigdogman1992]

so sad yt wont feature your vids just because u dont use clockbait u have superior explanations and are more articulate than the other bodybuilders

[@TheTobeyLP]

My friend said training neck is not gonna do anything and asked if i want to train my jaw next as a joke... I will prove him wrong lol.

[@AmY-gm2qs]

I'm more happier with a slimmer neck as it complements my head and shoulders nicely. But I see the benefits of training the neck.

[@ChadAV69]

My neck is insanely small. I’m 32% bodyfat with a 15” neck. I am doing neck curls and I want a 16” lean neck

[@amicellnandan3245]

1:03 Regan Grimes comes to my mind. Hes big overall but has a pencil neck, just looks weird Here: preview.redd.it/34as1odlntl11.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=56d4735fe3ac9d273a550cd74a3a5598b8007364

[@x2x3456]

You have to trian neck when you're cutting man, if not you will get that pencil neck once you start approaching that 12 percent range

[@ck3125]

Lol I'm fucking dealin with that bullshit now. Face is lean, sunken in, and chiseled, but I got a gdamn pencil neck

[@Kumari_44]

FACTS!! Its literally the first place i notice weight loss on a cut. And my neck is already my weakest muscle to begin with lol

[@Bigbiceps301]

How many times would you recommend. In a bulking stage training it 5x a week for most optimal gains but gonna do a mini cut once my appetite starts turning down on me

[@StevenIuele98]

Can never thank Alex enough for making me aware of this years ago. Doing real work in the fitness community

[@BasedAhmed]

tysm for spreading knowledge about neck training, if it wasn't for you I would've never thought about training my neck went from a 14inch pencil neck to 16 inches, i look 10x better, think i'm gonna try to stay around 17 or 18 inches

[@reiofnanto5327]

what routine are you doing? 4x25 and 2-3 times per week?

[@archiekershaw7930]

Alex please make a callisthenics program. We would be happy to pay for it. I have no idea how to make a callisthenics program

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

ive experimented with neck isolation work for about 4 years. I started skipping the side work and only did the standard neck curl. In my opinion your neck looks better if you focus more on the side neck work and not so much the front

[@BalticBully]

Alex with the timing 🤝

[@asdf1234_.]

Alex's intros are the title of the video lol straight to the fuarken point. No bullshit destiny

[@IFYCRT]

When is the Day in a life/ Food things is gonna come out? looking forward to it man.

[@markstreich2709]

Your overhead press advice is fixing my shoulders in 2020. Thanks for all you do man

[@AlexLeonidas]

I'm glad to hear that Mark

[@Auzery]

Alex, could you address neck training potentially causing sleep apnea?

[@TheDiamond872]

Just started training my neck like 4 days ago.

[@RyanlovesTh]

How is it now

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

Can you get a decent neck purely with high volume bodyweight neck curls? I'm not talking super yoked, just a non-pencil neck

[@AlexLeonidas]

I don't know how much muscle you'll build with bodyweight neck curls alone. That said you'll need really strict form, super high volume, and lots of frequency.

[@BasedAhmed]

You could use your hands as resistance, just push down on your head

[@FlyingUnosaur]

Just use some heavy books if you don't have weights.

[@demoncore5342]

It's sorta like building glutes by walking. Yes, it can be done, but it's just inefficient to the point of not worth doing. How many of those curls can you do before failure?

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

@@demoncore5342 About 80 with strict form

[@Grind2Excellence]

It takes some balls, but the CRAZY neck pump after is totally worth it

[@scottallen6227]

After watching this I laid on my bed with just my head hanging off and did 20 reps of neck curls that became very difficult in that i might not have been able to do one more. Then i flipped around and did 40 easy neck extensions where i thought to myself i might have been able to get 100 or more.

[@chief_islxm]

Make an arm wrestling workout for forearms man

[@indrit66]

He dosent even arm wrestle man watch janis amolins for that

[@mrgeek434]

I'm wary about training my neck because I feel as though my v-taper is one of the best things about my physique, and makes me look bigger than I actually am. I've heard that training your neck and traps a lot can make you look more narrow.

[@ryanramsey1037]

Traps make you look big I just never have the time to train them, I just do rear delt work

[@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB]

Ryan Ramsey have the time to train them? are you kidding me dude. You don't care about them. I train my traps 5 minutes a week and they are probably my best bodypart, (not good traps genetics). Cause mine were shit until i started doing power shrugs/heavy stretches.

[@ryanramsey1037]

@@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB Took your advice and did traps at the end of my training session for 3-5 minutes. You were right gonna start doing that from now on. My gains thank you

[@Mdchannel2002]

My neck is 16.25 inches naturally , i have never trained it in my life looking forward to training it.

[@JohnsGym402]

Excellent video Leonidas. Thank you sir.

[@johnnyrivas4506]

I first came across @alphadestinys old neck work out video about 2 years ago I believe and have incorporated isolation workouts for my neck about twice a week with a 15 pound weight the first set and a 10 pound weight the second set and now 2 years later I have a 17 inch neck and I had a 141/2 inch neck when I first started. I love it and I get plenty of compliments saying I look like a bully pit haha. Again I love it. I avoid neck bridges by the way because I did do em but I would have pain in my neck the next day so yea I would avoid neck bridges guys. It worked for mike tyson but well its up to you if you wanna risk it lol

[@umeshimalka3627]

Camera is sick man 💪

[@befa5322]

My neck is exactly 17 inch without training it, but it still looks like a fkn stick, because i'm tall and my head is big.. So i started training my neck after my push day.. I did this 4 times now and I feel so much better now.. No tension and pain in the neck anymore!

[@BaldOmniMan]

Build you shield !!!

[@ryanisgayboi8535]

Hey Alex, not trynna promote a minimalist approach but if you had to pick one neck exercise..which one would it be?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Neck curl with weight plate hands down

[@Carter_brandt]

jiu jitsu and wrestling helps a shit ton

[@Hersovyac]

Neck muscles are so under trained by normal gym eat that a deficit won’t change the fact it will grow. Just like any muscle. But for a seasoned neck trained athlete depending of how much fat there is on the neck it could shrink

[@AlexLeonidas]

True that OG

[@GabrielMartinsFitness]

Throwing my neck once a week atm, but if Alex keeps up the good content might have to up the frequency!

[@tonythasleem48]

Looking like a white mike Tyson in the thumbnail

[@maxschmidt9461]

Honestly my strength really didn't go up that much, been 2-3 months and I still can only rep 7-8lb(I use super strict form and only stabilize with my hands)

[@gbaby6774]

I’m working out my neck everyday from now on

[@Charles-pf7zy]

Started doing neck curls with 5 pounds for like 20 reps. I’m doin 45s for 40 reps now. Lololol. Jawline has transformed

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

I've read a fair bit about neck training after watching one of your vids a couple years ago but it seemed many wrestlers and others who trained their necks seemed to get breathing problems during a bulk. So you have to stay lean if you want to make neck gains or it can cause breathing problems. I think that should be said.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Interesting point man

[@TheDiamond872]

What is the head gear called that you use to train your neck? The ones that have cables connect to them.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Hey brother it's the neck flex tinyurl.com/yy22fk7a

[@TheDiamond872]

@@AlexLeonidas Thank you man.

[@Ytaccount821]

Can you do a video on the pros and cons of different stance widths for the squat, and also the different general anatomies of people that will be better suited to the different stances? From what I can gather if you have a longer femur/are taller a wider stance can help you reach depth? I'll have to do my own testing but personally I have pattelar tracking issues in my right knee so if my knee travels over my toes too much I get sharp pains which means lifting shoes combined with a narrow stance is a no go. I feel a bit of pain in my lower back with my narrow stance which is leading me to believe I may be rounding my back slightly at the bottom, gonna try wide stance on Saturday

[@demoncore5342]

Lot of it has to do with hip joint anatomy. Like the more you can rotate the leg out, the more you want to flare out. Don't just try this or that, take some time and find your stance. You literally should stand at the most comfortable.

[@J21-j9v]

Once I get a 17inch neck how much volume do I need to maintain size?

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

Just purchased a neck flex neck harness great investment and good product.

[@Baris2gs]

Was the thumbnail when u were pumped right?

[@AlexLeonidas]

You bet

[@sharvilmisra7589]

alex we been asking for the full day of eating for like a year now please deliver bro

[@5468891]

아오... 영어 공부 열심히 할걸. 뭐라고 하는지 너무 궁굼하네.

[@OhSlyfer]

but i have one question,i have never trained my neck but i ve one bigger than yours ,how is that possible? 😂 i was thinking neck hypertrphy is directly correlated with masseter hypertrophy cause i ve a big jaw,and every person with a big jaw if you look at they all have big neck

[@adonisssss2197]

only have heavy books lying around maybe a little less than 25lbs bc all gyms are still closed during ongoing quarantine, struggling to put on inches around the neck because i can't up the intensity, also don't have much to purchase a neck harness, what can i do to optimize development?

[@kg7148]

Please answer Alex, what am I doing wrong? I’ve been isolating my neck for 7 months and haven’t seen even a millimeter in growth. I don’t know what else to try

[@thordan1630]

Been training for years and started hammering neck lately. Seen tremendous results with regards to aesthetics I've gone from 15inch to 16.5. Definitely consider it guys

[@AlexLeonidas]

Amazing!!

[@haseebrafan2848]

I just want to ask how to get stronger legs my legs aren’t skinny but they’re not strong I’ve only squatted once and struggled with just 20kg but I’ve benched 60kg btw I’m 15 and weigh 60kg and they are both only for 1 rep

[@chief_islxm]

@Glutes Love it yep

[@whitefang9758]

Build your squat and deadlift. If you really struggle with 20kg,try a lighter weight if possible like a goblet squat with a dumbbell

[@haseebrafan2848]

White Fang thanks

[@haseebrafan2848]

popcornto : just the bar

[@nehaalahmed8359]

Just out of curiosity, why do you suggest direct neck work for novices but do not include direct forearm work in your novice program? Wouldn’t it also be ideal for forearm growth to do direct work, even though there is indirect activation through the heavy lifts?

[@blaowbam3540]

18.5in+ Neckgang brah

[@entrelepingetlepong3746]

Iam agree with u, but isn't dangerous with the time to train the neck, even if u have a good execution ? And how to find a routine for make the size neck good, because if u stop, u lost the gain, so when u get what u want, can we reduce the intensity/day training of neck ?

[@KymaeraTech]

Is this still the case if your tall?

[@JordanHH20]

Alex, how would you apply Mike Israetel's MEV and MRV for neck? Also what rep range you usually go for? Is NECK doms something to be scared off?

[@riccardos.3427]

I do 3x20 each for extension, flexion and lateral flexion. The sets are close to failure. I don't have doms and never had, except the light soreness when you stretch it; I'd say, don't crush your neck, it will grow anyway, without excessive pain.

[@Amaia_Carolina]

Alpha, I am in MTL, gyms are going to close again what the heck should I do work out at home, I was cutting and my strength was coming back after the lock down... I was running during the spring but what to do during the fall and winter.

[@gankt]

Alex out here trying to give everyone neck dysmorphia

[@fijian0811]

Can you still build a good neck with bands?

[@jesuschrist1085]

Yo Alex I was wondering where I could get an alpha top like that for pride week then I found one in my mums closet. Peace

[@Mufuchi]

If you don't have weights, you can hold your forehead against your sofa while feet on the ground and manually apply pressure while curling lol

[@rampagesmackssons508]

I just put my sofa on my head and do neck curls and extensions. Gainzzzz

[@delacruzcaro7493]

I get under my car and i start doing neck curls

[@deathrager2404]

gnna remove shoulders from tuesday to wednesday , so wednesday its shoulders, biceps and triceps, and on tuesdays i will add...... NECKWORK. tuesday is also traps for me so neck and traps. good combo

[@joshkneeland8533]

How many sets per week are optimum for neck growth (assuming you’re consistently hitting this number every week, mixing front/back/side to side work for your sets)?

[@hiyesiambanana2310]

Alex you look a lot younger with the trimmed beard 👍 I thought this was an older vid at first

[@AlexLeonidas]

Haha thanks man, guess it shows my age more. I'm curious what the effect would be like in a fully clean shaven state! Might do that when I hit 160lbs.

[@hiyesiambanana2310]

@@AlexLeonidas go for it dude

[@TryHardCryHarder]

@@AlexLeonidas Looking tough is better than looking young. Keep the beard.

[@Ashen258]

Thanks Alex you motivate me to train my neck more often

[@evanluis3911]

Alex, what are your thoughts on "greasing the groove" with deadlifts; not necessarily for maximal strength but just get some extra volume? Basically like a dynamic effort day but spread over the course of a few hours... I have a home gym set up near my computer where I work and have considered doing this.

[@demoncore5342]

Strength or volume, that will do jackshit.

[@raf_attack1002]

Hey Alex, how tall is your ceiling compared to your rack? looking into building a home gym

[@Mystic73424]

is there any reason my neck cracks and is painful around the spine for a few days after neck curls? am i doing them wrong?

[@seanbrowne4433]

Hey Alex I heard that neck training can cause sleep apnea hence why I'm a bit skeptical of training it

[@alexakos1223]

I can't train neck i get sick and dizzy all the time and it pisses me off. I wish i could, and even if i could i would get lazy at some point and lose the gains anyways

[@demoncore5342]

Neck bridge?

[@alexakos1223]

@@demoncore5342 I've done them before and i was ok but it's complicated, i would rather do extension and get it done quickly, but I can't

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

I get dizzy with the plate neck curl but I don't get dizzy with a neck harness attached to bands so I would recommend that. If you don't want to buy a neck harness and bands, then try to fix your breathing when you do your neck exercises. Alex did a Q&A in the past (search Alphadestiny dizzy neck curl) so you can check it out.

[@demoncore5342]

@@alexakos1223 Well, it's shaking your head that gets you dizzy (inner ear balance center and so on). I mean, deadlifts will get you a thick neck along the line, but it sounds for targeted neck work you want your head as still as possible.

[@alexakos1223]

@@demoncore5342 just moving my head gets me dizzy lol, I'm gonna give neck training a try again I'm gonna try everything i can and if i still feel like shit I'm gonna be done with it for good

[@zaidalsekri1449]

Hey bro Im a big fan of your channel.. I was wondering how old you are and how many years you have been training for?

[@thekid0x]

I have a 17 inch neck (6ft 200lb) and I’m a novice lifter who doesn’t really do direct neck work. Apparently that’s good but should I directly train the neck to look better? (I think it improves facial aesthetics). What do you guys think?

[@zackrida5452]

Oh alex ive ignored the neck day for a long time

[@jesuschristislordofall777]

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭23‬ Jesus Christ is the only way, seek Him while He may be found, before it’s too late, tomorrow is never promised..

[@tjcogger1974]

Do you think Jesus trained his neck?

[@TryHardCryHarder]

I appreciate you doing this brother. Never stop.

[@noah4444444444444444]

Should i train my neck if it is already as wide as my head shape?

[@maxeffortliftz1086]

What exercises and what sets and reps should I do for my neck if I'm following your novice program? Big fan of the channel 🔥👍🏿

[@AlexLeonidas]

Hey Leonardo, I recommend 4x25 for neck training.

[@maxeffortliftz1086]

@@AlexLeonidas thanks

[@ahmednuur7889]

Just measured my neck to 14.5 inches, what size is considered as having a "jacked" neck?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Minimum 16 inches IMO. And 17+ is great

[@burakcanmutlu2181]

I am doing cutting but when i started neck workout i gained 1 cm

[@MominGuitarTV]

I get nauseous every time I do neck training, so I avoid it entirely. I'd love to be able to do it without feeling like throwing up, any tips? (I tend to get car sick as well, and it's quite the same feeling when doing neck exercises)

Empty stomach work-out

[@evanluis3911]

I've experienced this too but it's better if you can do it first thing in the morning, maybe after a glass of water

[@alexakos1223]

Exactly my bro you are like me

[@MominGuitarTV]

@OH_RLLY I'm gonna try that! Cuz starting to look disproportionate with a long pencil neck.

[@aidancleary7019]

I'm jacked! Im bear mode! Alex; "Your simply obese" hello darkness my oooooold friend

[@fishstix6976]

Off topic a little but I saw your video of full body 2x a week. Is it possible to do the two days in a row and if so, how? One upper day, next day lower?

[@overlycautious3523]

does the first neck exercise you do fix nerd neck?

[@fjikyoug6453]

The truth is: Neck is just like calves. Either you have it or not. The neck muscles mostly consists of slow twitch muscles and won‘t build up in size really. Y‘all just inaccurate in measuring. The neck cannot be build in muscle size.

[@bobmathews9072]

The neck cannot be built in muscle size ?!?! What are you on , ALL muscles can be built

[@RaveDev1528]

Can someone please tell me how to add neck training to an Upper lower(2×week each)split?

[@paulnikeqt]

Have you ever experienced sleep apnea or breathing problems bcoz of the neck mass ?

[@xboyjonny]

I injured my neck doing neck extensions last week. Was perfect form with a 25lbs attached to my neck harness. Like on my 5th rep i felt a jolting pain on the right side of my neck. Was stiff as fuck for a few days and could barely move it but now i have much more ROM. Anyone have a similar experience and could give me any tips on rehabbing it?

[@Reppintimefitness]

No neck no respect

[@amkool6135]

Will headbanging increase neck size

[@xarmy12]

would you recommand to start doing isometric work before i start doing dynamic exercices ? ( at least a few weeks )

[@christianfedorwick5250]

Bruh what’s your max squat