I tried the Iron Neck for 12 months | Unsponsored Review

Here's an unsponsored review on the Iron Neck! You can found out more at their website: www.iron-neck.com/ ‪@TheIronNeck‬
Here are some of their training videos (with their recommended form):
• F6 Phase 1 | Six Found...
• F6 Phase 2 | Six Found...
• F6 Phase 3 | Six Found...
The Iron Neck is a neck training device invented by the company of the same name. It's device shown in the video and uses a resistance band to help people train their neck with variable resistance and isometric holds. The rotation aspect helps it stand out from other neck training modalities.
My goal was just to try this out for a few months for people who may be open to it. Some people will definitely be turned off by the price and I totally get that. Others may want to try it.
If you're from the company and watched this, I hope I did the product justice 🙏. I try to be very transparent with the viewers, but I also try to be kind to the companies because they're usually small- or medium-sized and I know some of their team spent a lot of time and effort optimizing their creation.
0:00 Intro & Summary
2:09 Why Train Neck?
4:21 Unboxing
5:23 In-Depth Review & Live Demonstration
10:26 Alternatives
12:05 Pros & Cons
13:05 Possible Improvements?
13:28 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
14:19 Free Fitness Routine & Mobile App
Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.
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[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you for watching! I'd like to put out some more long-form content because I can go more in-depth on topics. Reviews are touchy for some people, so I tried to include perspectives from different sides. Have a wonderful day!

[@StraitjacketFitness]

You da' man Hampton.

[@heinzzzzz0699]

They way you deliver generell information in your videos makes them always worth watching no matter if i'm not interested in the product itself.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

That's the goal so I'm honored! Thank you so much. Some people watching the videos have no interest in the exercises/equipment but I'm very happy they're there to hang out anyway!

[@fatinashimann8296]

​@HybridCalisthenics , I watch, cause the atmosphere is soo chilling, that I forget about stress and sadness and just vibe 🙃🙃🙃 I also adore how aesthetical are your videos 🫠 Even if for now I go to the gym for group training, and we lift weights, and it makes me happy, it's so cool sometimes to look, how someone cool and strong show and explain exercises to do in the green park🙂🙂🙂 Very inspiring for my goals in push ups and pull ups also, thank you so much!!!!!

[@comicenthusiast]

*tips fedora* M'neck gainz

[@KaptajnKaffe]

Omg 😂

[@jonskupee]

ROFL

[@m0-m0597]

imagine a fedora tipper with a neck of the gods

[@Hackinside]

Kung Lao - Mortal Kombat

[@andresgraziano7475]

i was thinking the same!!! jajaja

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I actually didn't know this character until starting KZbin 😂. Now I hear comparisons periodically.

[@thejesuswin4738]

​@@HybridCalisthenicsYou should be Kung Lao, but when he starts off,let's say his teenage years

[@victorhugoeh974]

Exactly my thoughts!😂🤣

[@judahbarracuda_]

Was looking for this comment

[@PanetoneDeFrutaCristalizadas]

I’m a simple man. I saw Kung Lao in the thumbnail, I click in the video

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Free Fitness Routine: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine Free Beta Fitness App: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/app (or just search "Hybrid Calisthenics App") Free Support from Certified Personal Trainers (Friends of Mine): support.hybridcalisthenics.com/ Book: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/book Have a wonderful day!

[@bindedshadow]

Hi Hampton, do you ever plan to add an option for a paid "ad-free" version of the app? I like using it in place of just following the routine and setting my own timers, but the audio ads popping up and interrupting my music on my earbuds is enough to keep me from using it.

[@hellohampton]

​@@bindedshadowyup! There should be an ad free version for people want to support the app in a few weeks. Excited for it! It'll be really important to the future development of the app. Some have asked for "lifetime no ads" and I'm open to exploring the idea! However, I am concerned people with confuse that with lifetime access to other features (like say, trainer consultation) which would be very hard to do. So I'd like to release the subscription version for now until we've built the stuff that would be bundled into a lifetime premium option. Will update as I know more, thank you!

[@JasonHill94]

I’m so happy to see what your brand has grown to since your days on iFunny. As one of the ship, one of the crew, we are very proud of you!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you so much! Happy to keep doing what I do, and I appreciate you being here all this time. I'm still there, by the way! I post all my major content there. I just spend more time and make fewer videos nowadays.

[@Luis26sanc]

Talk about throwback it’s been years since I heard of ifunny lol

[@tonysnavely519]

ONE OF US!!!

[@jokerjunior8598]

That’s crazy, never knew calisthenics was such a man of culture

[@drip369]

I have thought about it multiple times, yet haven't sought longer form videos displaying it. Thanks for covering it for nearly 15 mins 🤙🤙

[@HybridCalisthenics]

You're welcome and thank you for watching it! I almost thought it was too long, but reducing it would have taken away some parts I liked, so we kept it in this version! Hope it can help!

[@unixbadger]

Not many trophy muscles live in the neck. It just connects the brain to what keeps the brain alive. Thanks for the reminder of what matters and what attends to what matters.

[@Suraj-tp8oo]

I’ve watched all of this guy’s videos. It’s not his workouts that I come here for, it’s his communication style. I can learn so much!!

[@o_glethorpe]

Wearing that while doing wall pushups, they will put me in a institution

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I think my neighbors wanted to do that when they saw me recording this video. Imagine wearing this and repeating yourself occasionally haha

[@nickmilo932]

Training in the forest/public space with this​ is also a mental training lol@@HybridCalisthenics

[@remev657]

your videos are so thoughtfully done, i really appreciate your insight and delivery. literally the only person i would trust reviewing a product. you are a wonderful light, friend. have a lovely day ✨

[@ImUrNightTerror]

Thanks for the positive vibes 😊

[@MachelTheDestroyer]

I love the long form content! Thanks for putting out more videos! Love the app as well.

[@oldvlognewtricks]

I love how understanding Hampton always is of people’s different preferences

[@lemdonade]

yessss I hope more long form videos are coming

[@notchipotle]

having a strong neck can actually save your life in an accident

[@davidwollenberg1758]

Excellent video

[@drex5160]

Hampton training his Kung Lao muscles🎩

[@minstrelgirl451]

Here from the thumbnail I thought it was literally a weighted hat you were supposed to wear all day for slow neck training! (*Would* wearing a weighted hat be another option?) Also I absolutely loved this video. It made me laugh all throughout and I learned a lot, too! (It is a very stylish hat, indeed! 😂)

[@dorothyball6003]

I have done neck exercises for almost 25 years. Calisthenics. Thanks for sharing. You are so kind.

[@mike393000]

I always wondered about this product!! Thank you for the vid! I missed you!! I see I'm still subscribed with the bell checked but you haven' t come up in my feed in at least a year!!

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Interesting, and thanks for sharing.

[@reversal]

Hampton is getting ready for his Formula 1 debut, watch out Max Verstappen!

[@_LVC]

I invented this 30 years ago, it's called the IRON SOMBRERO 🌮

[@nickmilo932]

LOL

[@maxwellrux5523]

love the vids mate. itd be really awesome if you made a video on how to train obliques with progression like youve done with leg raises. thanks for the content

[@Kamisenbonn]

-Petition for Hamptom to play Kung Lao in Live Action.

[@lydiaalexian1435]

The way cats get FOMO anytime humans do anything. 😂

[@JedediahSmith342]

Excellent video well done thanks a lot reviewing this product. ⛩️🎏🙏🏽

[@rudispruell883]

Hampton, I really enjoy your vids!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you! I feel like I've gotten into a good routine making the Shorts, and I'd like to polish up other formats as well!

[@AshLordCurry]

Amazing videos, nothing to say. This is exactly the product I need but I can't justify the price for now unfortunately. And my gym doesn't have those F1 driver machines yet haha. Great video again

[@Oniv0x]

I use neck bridges and basic isometrics holds and stuff using my hands. This looks genuinely interesting. Plus you look like Kung Lao.... would be interested to see update video

[@werdwerdus]

2:38 OK Brian 🐕

[@HybridCalisthenics]

OH YEAH. Sometimes the reference is old enough in my brain that I forget the origin. There's an anime youtuber I watch and his go-to sound effect for flexing is GADOOSH and he explained where he got it from because some asked. I didn't know people tracked this stuff!

[@franciscocorleone1723]

Love you Hampton❤

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Love you too!

[@AABlann]

Interesting. Pretty much what I figured but nice to see it explained and demonstrated.

[@MrStreetninja007]

Ironically I was literally just Looking into these so this video was perfect timing.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Let me know if you try it! I tried the bodyweight variations for several months before seeing if I needed something else.

[@AJ-jd9cm]

Thank you Hampton!! Pleasantly educational, as always 👏 Totally gonna send this to my 17yo son, he’s interested in weight training and physical health, so this info is perfect for him! Maybe he’ll want one for his 18th bday in a few months 😉

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Awesome! Tell him early happy birthday for me! (you can show him this comment) I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment too 🙏

[@AJ-jd9cm]

@@HybridCalisthenics thank you so much, I will!! Also I’m loving the app 😁💖

[@brians5088]

yes, keep the long forms coming

[@stanb1455]

The perfect way to prepare for Audeze headphones?

[@jemramos321]

Im getting the raiden mortal kombat vibes from it. Doing neck exercise with it: cracks a bone-***FATALITY***

[@JamaicanjeffYT]

You look like a warrior ready to attack the Shaolin temple when you wear that 😂😂

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

My thoughts exactly 🤣😂👌

[@JamaicanjeffYT]

@@danteshollowedgrounds lmao 😂 Bro think he's in Shaw Brothers film 🤣 36 chambers of Shaolin

[@Vik1919]

Kung Lao

[@JamaicanjeffYT]

@@Vik1919 accurate 😂😂😂

[@enderguy1648]

I trust this man with my life

[@rachelarnold8839]

I love your product reviews!

[@MrReese]

7:35 You look like Kung Lao from Mortal Kombat with this thing on 😄.

[@user-ew7nz3yw2i]

I wear this when ascending a bolt of lightning into a back alley prior to an all out 3 sided brawl. 10 out of 10

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Nice - how'd your neck feel?

[@chowspecial]

Did you steal Jack Burton's truck afterwards

[@oldvlognewtricks]

@@HybridCalisthenics ⚡️ _You will thank yourself for undoing the problem that you created._ ⚡️

[@aetisiomati3661]

Can I do push ups and pull ups on the same day? Can anyone answer me, please? I'm beginner in bodyweight workouts.

[@TkSebastian]

Will attaching a resistance band to neck harness work ? Instead of spending money on this ??

[@bobbysteurer8631]

Truly some neck’st-level gear.

[@TressaZimmerman]

Cool!

[@trelligan42]

Good coverage. I'll be a customer after I win the lottery. #FeedTheAlgorithm

[@Ankerush]

4:17 "sorry...but it will happen again" I've come to expect it, sir. I do enjoy them, unironically

[@OldManGeezuz]

You’re finally ready for an apple vision pro

[@user-ex6en4zu7g]

you are funny. i like your humour. you make me laugh

[@danielg2946]

neck train ing can be done lying on your bed, hands behind yr back, hang out as far as your can over the edge (within reason, dont go too far), lift, turn left lift, turn right lift, face down lift, face up lift (hands in front for face up).

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Yup there are plenty of free options! I do the hand resistance thing and that alone can really add to someone's training, in my opinion. Mostly because most people don't train their neck directly like this. Also makes the area seem more sturdier, which is always nice.

[@Yasmuraz]

I prefer the neck flex. Simple, well tested, well made, flexible, lightweight can travel with it. I’ve strengthen and thicken my neck without losing rom.

[@oldvlognewtricks]

Is there any reason this design would prevent that kind of training? And can the fine adjustment or smooth movement from the sliding track be replicated with the harness design - or do you find those to be unnecessary?

[@Yasmuraz]

@@oldvlognewtricks why I like it? light weight cheaper, and can be progressively overloaded, used with bands and weight. Neckflex allows cervical flexion, extension, and cervical side bending-without a bulky disc, and iron neck only has one anchor point. Some may like this, I like how secure the neckflex feels. Again I like it because it simple and lightweight. Iron makes it easier to train cervical rotation I’ll admit, but I have little trouble doing that with my harness. Again apparently I need to reiterate that’s why I like. You are entitled to your own opinion. Oh and also the iron neck guys seem pretty shady, since they basically copied neckflex’s product trying to corner the market. I don’t like that. Iron neck was big enough, now I know they’re really greedy.

[@bainiksan]

Hey I have been bed ridden for almost two years and rehabilitation is going well finally but my head is spinning all the time and even if it's not I still find it hard to stay upright, so I wondered if you might have any ideas on fighting that? No pressure really, just fishing for any new techniques I could present to my medical professionals and start doing them if approved. My first thought of this device was "Damn it, if this only could move around so I can walk normally. Sending you hugs! ❤

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Hey! Sorry to hear about your issues, but I'm glad to hear rehabilitation is finally going well. Hmm the dizziness may be hard to get around with pure exercise, but if you're looking for gentle movements, you can try some of the easier variations of our free fitness routine: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine (we also have a mobile app version if you prefer that) Particularly, the glute bridges and knee raises may help you since you can theoretically do them lying down (or in bed). Wall pushups might work too. I might avoid the other bridge variations until you ensure you have stable balance and control - safety first! The squat variations might cause some dizziness depending on how you handle altitude changes. And yes if you're dealing with medical issues, run those by a medical professional and get their thoughts! Cheering for your recovery 🙏

[@kimberc813]

It is really cool how well Hampton answers questions. He honestly seems like an awesome dude. I hope you go far with your training!!❤🎉😊

[@laifnow]

I know that special eye movement therapy works for some concussion/whiplash patients, maybe it could help you too?

[@bainiksan]

Thank you for the kind comments guys, it's deeply appreciated! I have found out about the eye movement exercises recently and started doing them, funny - I didn't know I can get dizzy while laying down too. 😂 I will definitely add some movement from the routine as well, as I still have some muscle to rebuild, before everything I could never imagine how fast muscle mass evaporates if you are not able to move regularly. Wishing health to everyone here!

[@necatiuludag8596]

Hey hampton your app says okhttps client request failed do you know why it is?

[@randomperson8304]

Cool neck and cool hat

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you! I've already made friends over it. I assume "run, honey he's clearly unwell!" means I've encouraged them to do cardio and have an active lifestyle.

[@randomperson8304]

@@HybridCalisthenics yeah they must want to run with you ❤️

[@heikesiegl2640]

Didnt you already make a video about that?

[@TheStickCollector]

Must be some expensive metal. Haven't heard of this

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Mostly just specialized equipment. I go into this during recording but it may not have made the final cut. It appears to be a solid type of plastic (I don't know the exact material) with some metal parts. Metal would make it feel extra solid BUT might feel too heavy weighing down on my neck after a long time of using it. Seems ironic (ironeck 🥁) but I would probably not want that much downwards pressure while training. Good thought! I bet a lot of people wonder this.

[@Flyingwithoutmings]

The iron neck keepin’ you big as hell

[@sourcream5525]

very stylish 🤩🤩

[@HybridCalisthenics]

thank you!

[@SLouiss]

It reminds me of a Mortal Kombat character’s hat

[@decimusxi]

that was a great video Kung Lao!

[@mahlataban686]

Looooooove this ❤❤❤

[@kevinoneil5120]

So speaking of necks, here's a fun factoid for ya. Myself and several of my friends wrestled in high school, and we've done a fair share of jiu-jitsu since then. Needless to say, we have exceptionally strong necks. Turns out this is both a blessing and a curse, as a few of us have had long term neck problems that weren't noticeable *because* of how strong our necks are. So, fellow grapplers, don't shy from getting your neck checked out when addressing other problems!

[@nellako]

Thumbnail goes hard

[@XboneMalone]

Miss your long form content dude

[@Greedy-Peasant]

Hello my friend

[@cedricl.marquard6273]

The only time I've seen neck training was F1 cquse the needa hold a shit ton of Gs. Except that, I have never seen that.

[@cvspvr]

my boyfriend will thank you for making this video

[@permafrostprod1]

Tag line on the box : If Corpsegrinder the neckiest strong neck himself is your ideal in life, then we've got your -back- neck 😂😂

[@ACarpenter89]

I'm just here for the Kung Lao jokes also to support your content

[@iamwilson6922]

I thought that this might have been a video concerning the long-awaited future-paradox form of Raikou, Iron Neck

[@polkalamypekopeko2969]

My man trying to become Kung Lao

[@ItzzFinnix]

Legend says Hampton wont pin me. (btw I recebtly joined ur discord and your app and they're AMAZING!)

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I usually leave the pinned comment to give links or supplemental information, but will a heart work for now? Thank you for using the app and joining the Discord either way!

[@ItzzFinnix]

@@HybridCalisthenics I already feel really good that you read my message, have a good day my friend (Hampton style :P)

[@stream47]

The most comfortable version, though, would be putting your cat on top of your head - unless you piss the cat off, in which case it's likely to be quickly less comfortable, More stylish, too, than that silly ring, do a comparison test, walk down the main street of your town and see how many odd looks you get, either way. And the cat is a lot cheaper, and warmer on a cold day.

[@pistacho.cerrao]

I'm doing some exercises my doctor asked me to do which involve rotations of the neck with elastic bands as you showed and I have to do them using a swimming cap because the elastic charges my hair with electricity hahah

[@TheDigitalGuerrilla]

I appreciate Kung Lao honesty

[@Kageoth]

Put a buzz saw inbetween the bells and you have a lore accurate Kung Lao

[@Seigfried9]

Bro is Kung Lao

[@EpickieReakcje]

Yes no 4 am 🤯

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I always wonder if I should schedule the videos but I usually just want to post it by the time it's done.

[@icenic_wolf]

I wish there was some sort of jaw accessory for this (to partially mitigate the crossface in jiujitsu). Figure that out and I'm in!

[@icenic_wolf]

I'm looking forward to being able to turn my neck 360 degrees. I can't wait! 😆

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

I'm thinking about getting creative with exercise bands around my forehead during gaming.......hey it might work!

[@osunniday]

Ok, that gadget reminds of those Chinese hats from the kung fu movies.

[@catcat9582]

I've read women get more concussions bc of weaker necks. This will help prevent concussions ! Concussions can cause eye sight problems and long term memory issues !

[@davidwagner9644]

One caveat here. I have a thick neck, not a fat neck and i have mild sleep apnea and i use a mouth guard when i sleep. Doctors will tell you even a muscular neck exceeding exceeding 17 inches for a man (mine is 18.5 inches) and 15 inches for a woman can cause sleep apnea.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

That's really interesting! My neck is around 17 inches or so I'll have to keep an eye on the apnea if it gets any larger. I wonder if it depends on one's frame too. Like I'm not really a big person, so 17" might be significant. For larger people, maybe 17" would be okay? Thick neck jokes aside though, if an individual never trains to failure on these and only does the light sets & reps recommended, they probably won't get TOO muscular. There will still be some growth but I don't know if it'll be exponential. It may depend on how they train and other factors.

[@davidwagner9644]

@@HybridCalisthenics The length of one's neck also comes into play a doctor told me. I see UFC fighters using this product all the time. I would think using lower reps or isometrics would be fine. I was a wrestler (215 lb weight class) which is why I have a thick neck.

[@Surgicaldamage]

His entire life was the backing story for "Kung Lau". He just, didn't know it. I guess, this is the last chapter, in his training. Finish It!

[@skalliwizzle]

I’m here for the Kung Lao vibes 👍🏾

[@John_Krone]

I wonder if the guy my dad used to talk a lot about, Charles Atlas, was using an early form of Calisthenics... He called it dynamic-tension. Not even sure if that term still exists. My dad swore by it.

[@M4RCK5]

I love ur videos bro but the first thing that came to my mind was "hey that looks like an Kung Lao cosplay from MK".

[@personal6426]

Did you try using a resistance band while wearing a beanie before recommending it? It could easily slip off and hurt somebody's neck!

[@neiladrian]

I once saw a video of Mike Tyson training his neck, after that I bought a neck harness thingy. That fedor-ish looks cool af!

[@DW3010]

I thought that was Kung Lao in the promo pic 😂

[@rextitan]

I misread the title as "Why is the Iron-Neck-5000?" I think i made it better.

[@hectorvasquez77]

Homie turned into raiden

[@miosoderberg6602]

I just realized that you could get a vr headset for a similar prize and probably train your neck a lot more.😅

[@LynnHermione]

The one sport where i know that they train neck is car racers

[@TiniestD]

Is it better than mewing?

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I'd say they have different purposes, as far as I can tell!