Do's and Dont's of Neck Strengthening

How to strengthen your neck safely for grappling and striking martial arts focusing on the use of the neck harness. More info at www.grapplearts.com/neck-harne...

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Neck training is so under rated, i can't believe there's so many people doing contact sports that neglect it. Good vid, very insightful

[@dariorussell3262]

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[@wellsjaxton5570]

@Dario Russell Flixportal :P

[@dariorussell3262]

@Wells Jaxton Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it !!

[@wellsjaxton5570]

@Dario Russell Glad I could help :)

[@discodave1747]

✅

[@mmafan3]

So far, one of the the best and no-nonsense neck training videos, at least for my needs..thank you, Steven..

[@MekonenMeteor123]

What a time to be alive .

[@LH74]

I have taken a lot of advice from this man's videos and all of it has served me well. This is no different. I have been using a neck harness to finish my workouts. A simple neck harness I bought from Amazon for like $8, is adjustable and has the chains attached. I put a 15-25 lb kettlebell on it and do continuous reps for like 4-5 minutes to finish off my workouts. I just put on any rock song I like and spit out reps. I feel my neck getting stronger every time. No BS!

[@lesliechow9238]

Have you seen neck muscle growth??

[@DanPeters182]

"If you can't fix it with duct tape then you're just not using enough duct tape" :D

[@jimparallel6233]

He's Canadian, he taught Red Green

[@Wholisticandy]

Excellent and easy to understand instructions. Best video on this topic on KZbin 👍🏻

[@CodyCannon11]

I have never thought about this. About strengthening my neck perse. Thank you, a great video Mr. Kesting.

[@shivatrivedi6964]

after going through so many videos, I found this gem.😍😍😍😍😍😍 thnku so much

[@michalbeswald5122]

Great video Stephan! Thank you for making it.

[@bobnice3044]

Its surprising with a lot if not many bodybuilders I see that they train all their muscles but never train their necks or forearms, you can tell a person who trains their neck instantly. I have trained mine most of my life, I started by doing the bridge front and back and now I train with a weight belt and rope, I put the fat bit of the belt behind my head if I'm training the back of my neck then attach a weight plate to the rope, something else I know as a fact as well is this I was at a house party years ago and got into an altercation with someone, as I turned to his side I saw him put his beer bottle down I knew what was coming , but as I was holding two bottles in each hand there was not much I could do but lower my chin grit my teeth and think of my neck traing routine, he hit me twice flush on my jaw, and I swear and this was noticed I barely flinched with the impact, bottom line is having a strong neck sometimes pays.

[@hectorruiz2004]

Stephan, U are my favorite youtuber. :)

[@andreasschneidereit9752]

Thanks for your very useful tips!

[@GIBunz]

Always wondered about this, did a lot of squats in high school. People in Muay Thai strengthen their necks to protect themselves from paralysis basically.

[@souravdeylog]

Wonderful video. Looking for the other directional neck training too.

[@SerbianTexan]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@jacobward1508]

Do you have anymore of these available? Or will you be producing more down the road?? I tried amazon and your website and it seems they are sold out. Or do you have any suggestions for something that closely resembles yours?? Thank you

[@cadillacsmith5339]

Great vid..... I also do deadlifts and hyperextensions.....

[@waxdeli377]

Part #2: Neck stretches you recommend? I've watched plenty of vids on them, just curious about what ones you prefer for BJJ

[@mikesmultimedia]

Did you end up doing a full 360 training demo for all directions? I'm introducing next training in my gym visits and will be focusing on all directions of movement (back, forward, side to side, and angles in between).

[@beaviselectron]

Forum, I need some advice: I am 49 years old and a stage 4 throat cancer survivor...chemo and radiation therapies ate approx. 1/3 of my total body mass (240 lbs down to 165 lbs at my lowest point) but I have pushed through, recovered and am holding at my ideal weight of 223 lbs (pretty good fit for my 6'3" frame). I was big by nature before (2XL -- and a 54 in a suit jacket) but the cancer ate away everything including two inches off of my neck -- I am now a 16 1/2" collar where pre-cancer I was 18 1/2" -- and my shoulders are a full four inches more narrow than before -- I am now a "large" where I was a 2XL. None of my old clothes fit and feel like I have a neck like a chicken. I am back in the gym five days a week and alternating upper and lower workouts but my focus is upper torso, building back size and muscle. But in three months I have gained MAYBE half of an inch on my neck, now approaching a 17-inch collar. I bought a head and harness and am doing straight lifts (hands on knees, head up and down) for 50 reps in a single set each day, using a single 10-lb weight on the chain. I need some guidance from someone who understands that I want to thicken my neck without injury. I have 10- and 20-lb weights and can go 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 lbs with the current weight set. CAN ANYONE HELP ME? I appreciate any advice you can give me as I fight to get back closer to my pre-cancer look and increase my functionality.

[@InvisibleHotdog]

Look up Mike Bruce and Neck Flex

[@noxcube6439]

Howd you do so far currently?

[@beaviselectron]

@@noxcube6439 - Can't go to the gym with the current pandemic so I am limited to a neck harness and loading pin. Still a 16 1/2" neck -- no change -- so I am open to suggestions. And THANK YOU for asking, and for anything that you might offer.

[@skillzset1066]

I hope you're doing well pal! You're a certified warrior for managing to push through such adversity. Keep being strong as always. Osss

[@peteben9635]

Hi, I'm not an expert but if I was in your shoes I would incorporate isometric exercises e.g., just holding your head straight whilst using resistance from your hands. If I used the head harness I would focus on less weight and I would avoid going to absolute muscle failure. Focus more on higher reps and more sets instead of increased weight and intensity and only train neck if it is comfortable and doesn't hurt. You could indirectly train the neck heavily by doing exercises like a rack pull or heavy farmer's walk which I think would be safer than doing heavy direct neck exercises.

[@noxcube6439]

Very informative. Subscribed.

[@anakatnin6094]

was wondering th same thing about neck, thanks.

[@bucsfan2565]

Hey sir Thank you for this video

[@ruSEXtreme]

I thought of a different limb when he said 5 limbs

[@davidwaine32]

Good video. But would this be suitable for someone who already has a strain/sprain type neck injury? (Precisely from lifting very heavy on bench for 10 years) I have been seeing a Chiropractor now for a few month and have just bought one of these to try and help, recommended by a fiend. I'm thinking it could do more damage?

[@BleuQuill80]

Keep up the good work Stephen! "Be better. Everything is a test!" -BleuQuill

[@BleuQuill80]

Would extended use of this head gear give you cauliflower ear? Looks like it roles your ears back and forth each time. Just an observation. Great info. Appreciate the videos. Keep them coming.

[@StephanKesting]

BleuQuill80 it really depends on the design of the neck harness. That was one of the changes I made to my own model because I have a large years. I added an extra spacer to take some of the wear and tear off of the ears

[@HiphopPosse]

I am with BlueQuill80 on this one. You invented the cauliflower ear creator. Maybe nerds that do not do martial arts can use it to look dangerous. :)

[@BleuQuill80]

Thanks for the reply response Stephan.

[@HiphopPosse]

Easy fix would be a piece of leather in the shape of half a circle. Attached to the half circle comes your leather strip with the chains. This makes sure the ears stay behind the leather.

[@monkeyb1820]

this looks like it was from the neck harness dark ages. I got a neck flex, which are well made, the chain is beefy and comes with metal carabiners that are not coming off. Comes with a '19 lb' elastic band also.

[@vee3451]

Great video!

[@amck72]

MIke Tyson used to do neck bridging for years. On the Rogan podcast he said it messed up the back of his neck going down his spine and had to have surgery. He now sticks with using a neck strength strap.

[@Swump87]

I thought of Tyson as well when he mentioned bridges. Good pointing that out.

[@johnwatson6541]

He is the best!!

[@ClassicTor]

At the beginning they may laugh but after a few weeks ur neck is bigger then they dont laugh anymore

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

you can do something similar as they do in muay thai. you have your friend slowly pulldown on your neck while you straighten your neck. But it feels weird asking someone who dont usually do this...

[@Johnweely]

Can you do this exercise seated while leaning forward or do you have to stand up?

[@Rox23]

Geez you have a strong neck!!

[@JMLockpicking]

Good vid...

[@wealth1ness]

Did you ever do the front of neck followup?

[@meatmouse2854]

I went to failure with 25 lbs and 25 reps. I had to call into work because the stiffness in my neck was concerning. I will definetly be taking it easy from now on.

[@amck72]

You don`t need a heavy weight to do this exercise. Its better with light weight and more reps

[@1989cadiman]

How many reps and sets would you recommend?

[@nystagmus]

Thanks!

[@chrism8996]

Legend!

[@SoloTravelBlog]

Why dod you only do neck extensions and not flexions?

[@Medreg1983]

He spent the first few minutes explaining this.

[@ionescho]

I recently found out( after an MRI ) that I have 2 disc protusions(C2-4), 2 disc bulges(C4-6) and 1 herniated disc(C6-7) in my cervical spine. I have absolutely zero neck pain, normal movement and just found this out after experiencing some tingling in left arm( it was coming from C5-6) that has subsided in the meantime. I don't do jiu jitsu, I do go to the gym but not doing squats, overhead presses or anything that could have provoked this so I am absolutely puzzled by this diagnosis. In any case, a physio therapist has suggested to me to do neck extensions using a neck harness. Are these safe considering the situation in my neck( which gives me no symptoms)

[@MODIFI3R]

Hey mate, I’m a physiotherapist. If you have no symptoms anymore then there isn’t really a point doing these exercises as you no longer have pain. Hope that helps

[@Elassyahmed]

I have a very similar condition but is a bit advanced than yours (Imagine I am you from the future). There is a saying 'You are not your scans/images' meaning that MRIs showing degenerative disc disease doesn't mean pain and also vice versa (some people have pain with not much showing on the scans). My advice would be to keep strengthening your neck to avoid the condition getting worse, i.e. another herniation or the tingling becomes severe pain. Think of it as a way to protect your future self from hell.

[@ET-dm4dk]

@@MODIFI3R sad to hear a physio discouraging someone from strengthening their neck just because they are asymptomatic…😢

[@Jonesislearning]

How often, how many reps and how much weight a week

[@sabre9876]

¿ Are you not doing acumulative damage to your neck vertebral discs, which can produce hernias ? ¿ Wouldn't be better to do isometric work with neck stright ( with or without loads ) in order to avoid disc bulging ? For me, It looks the same mechanism that cause back herniated discs.

[@underhell69]

Yeah, isometric and chin tucks should be enough.

[@sabre9876]

@@underhell69 Stephan claimed sometime after this video that "no, It doesnt hurt my neck". Maybe I am wrong since I've just extrapolated what happens to a rounded back deadlift to this neck exercise, so I would like a Physical therapist, traumatologist, or personal trainer with a good certification to express his opinion.

[@grumblydoore8551]

Hey bro. Can I attack my neck harness to a cable machine? Will it be more stable than a kettlebell

[@richardcortez6761]

Any chance you put some more neck harness up for sale ? Payment ready lol

[@calebberry9202]

I fear this man like nothing I’ve ever fealt I will take his advice

[@3300flavio]

Thanks

[@mikeg90]

wow man how you been...haven't seen you since you had hair

[@CountDuckula1908]

so shall I do 3 sets of 20?

[@lots3799]

Which exercise increases size the most? Forward, backwards, sidewords???

[@randalgordon8822]

You must do every direction to increase size.

[@jose280714]

What is the brand of the last belt?

[@witheredrose8009]

Any advice on strengthening the sixth limb? Mine stays flaccid for around 23 hours a day.

[@stevenarzola6326]

😂

[@Shaolinportoviejo]

two guillotine choke classes in a week ago got me here.

[@IgorGutman]

How many sets and reps?

[@mikeg90]

subcribed

[@jesuslabandeira5678]

What do you think about neck muscles hipertrophy? It is possible?

[@JHMninja89]

Of course, search up alphadestiny scottherman collab

[@Cin9999]

Jesus Labandeira every muscle you have can grow

[@Vincent_de_Paul]

After couple of reps, the harness is sliding down and hits my eyes uncomfortably. Am I doing it wrong?

[@shrimpest6090]

i can relate, idk how tho

[@thecrowrains]

Beginner's question: is it safe for a high school aged child to use neck harnesses, for sports training? * obviously with far less weight on the harness? E.g. 3, 5, 10 pounds, etc

[@kennylanqua6512]

Sure

[@gaurdianrayrhama1583]

Leave some reps in reserve..dont go to total failure...go slow super slow 3to5 seconds and have him feel the muscles contracting..if a muscle isn't contracted efficiently it wont develope efficiently nor get strengthend. All this would be good for all body parts.

[@gaurdianrayrhama1583]

Also include isometrics

[@monkeyb1820]

certainly. Can also use good quality elastic bands (the kind that have carabiners on the end). Tbh, this, looped elastic bands (eg. Undersun type), suspension trainer workouts (trx or 'nossk' offbrand) are really good ways for a high schooler to get into resistance training. Bands and suspension trainers actually use many muscles at once, vs traditional weights which mostly just use one muscle while the rest are sitting and relaxing.

[@jake30966]

What about the neck harnesses that have a chin strap ?

[@eerokuopio7350]

Better

[@thesethreekings]

#ProtectComputerProgrammers ❤

[@IgorGutman]

How do you do the FRONT of the neck?

[@davetherave1230]

neck curls

[@danield7789]

Even for boxing it reduce concussions!!

[@jackiechan3599]

Damn that’s why I get headaches all the time?

[@guest30398]

For boxing which neck part is important

[@MrStefano79]

side neck muscles to avoid concussion from hooks

[@ogmale7280]

All of them - traps too (shrugs work those among other training variables)

[@jameslantsoght6268]

All of them singling out one muscle weakens you as a whole, body is an unit

[@IgorGutman]

How long does it take to increase the neck by even just 1 inch? I've been doing the head harness with a 25 lbs plate, real slow, 30x3 each side, for a couple months now and still haven't seen any measured neck size increase.

[@davetherave1230]

i trained my neck 3 to 4 times per week for 3 months and it increased in size by 1.5 inches. remember to increase weight as it gets easier. all i did was neck curls.

[@BakiWho]

neckflex?

[@benitobutafuco1245]

Those straps on the side of my face are very abrasive, what should I do about that?

[@seanomeagher2397]

I usually wear a beanie or something to cover my ears.

[@mikeg90]

how is Danis you still in fire department?

[@jamillie87]

“Kettle to the 🥜 if it sways to much” 🎵 cool channel

[@OdinMMA]

You need to do all of them. What you are promoting focussing on one is terrible you'll end up with massive imbalances.

[@mrkeitt]

😂 @ 9:17 But good shit 💪🏾

[@JulianSloman]

Necks are for life and you only have one. Nice

[@mariongreen9065]

Mayweather was able to have a strong chin because he worked the neck.

[@theoneandonlydomp]

Not a cross fit version, not a clean and jerk for your neck hahaha lol too funny!!

[@damonm4156]

A strong neck could save your life especially in say a car accident

[@vashlash6870]

I have 6 limbs ;)

[@fs-rj2jq]

bdsm? what kind of nonsense are u spewing its a harness to work out the neck who cares what it looks like

[@jimparallel6233]

Yeah, do it slow. Look where that kettlebell can hit, yup BDSM lol

[@jordanolson11]

do you make it pretty impossible to find and purchase your neck harness on purpose? Like wtf I go to your website, the links dead, and I can't read wtf your harness is called, not only that but in the section of the video where you're showing harnesses, I wasn't able to hear you say what your harness is called. come on dude. shut up and take my money.

[@jordanolson11]

note, found it, looks like you discontinued it. Unfortunate, but I understand.

[@mikeg90]

how is Danis you still in fire department?