DanDempsey Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I am not the strongest guy, some of the grip strength feats I see on here seem far out of my reach, but one thing I think I have is decent neck strength, used to do a lot of bridging at wrestling, you can see one of my feats here: Those guys are small guy on left around 130 guy on right 165 but I'm sure I can go heavier.. Well seeing as most people can't even bridge i;m happy with this... this picture is pretty funny though I like to use a plate and do neck curls sometimes also] I tried the harness as well, but I have a disc bulge.... muscle imbalance,.... I wish I took it easy with the bridging... I used to over do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I good idea may be to take a light band and traction out your neck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRabich Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've also done a lot of bridging in the passed, as well as ironmind harness, the passed month I've been using the neck flex , which is a harness with rings and you attach a cable to it. It's high reps work, and I feel it's safer than plate loaded harness. Years ago I made this video, I do intend to lift one more plate on that lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I would be careful with neck work. I believe it has contributed to or caused both my instances of cervical radiculopathy, which is no fun unless you don't mind extreme unilateral weakness :/ Neck harness work is something I miss though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Head harness in all directions as well as trap work via several shrug variations should not harm you. I do not advocate any less then 10 rep sets for neck or trap work. My 10 year old routinely does head harness flexion and extension with 45 pounds with no negative issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Head harness in all directions as well as trap work via several shrug variations should not harm you. I do not advocate any less then 10 rep sets for neck or trap work. My 10 year old routinely does head harness flexion and extension with 45 pounds with no negative issues. My experience and MRI results unfortunately has said differently. Nerve damage to the brachial plexus nerves occur when the head is stretched too far away from the shoulder, this injury is common among contact sport athletes and is called a "stinger". Severe "stingers" are diagnosed as cervical radiculopathy as mine was. It's only probable cause was neck work to the side where the harness weight was too much for the soft tissues (nerves) in the neck to handle. My injury was not caused by flexion/extension from front to back so that may be a safer option, but I would suggest paying attention to neck work done from side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I received a stinger in 8th grade that was so bad I thought my shoulder was dislocated. The junior high coaches thought it was a good idea to have us scrimage the varsity team. I hit the starting running back head on on a kick off and got up feeling like my arm was dragging on the ground. Missed 2 plays and was back in. when I do neck work side to side I go light and hit 20 to 50 rep sets. I dont try and stretch my head to my shoulder, I just do a good range of motion and rep out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfin77 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I also do high reps..when i dont do neck or lower the volume, my nerves in my neck hurt, my doc.told Me this is because when i work my neck more, my neck is a little Bit bigger n the nerves get to Rest on the.muscle.. I also spar weekly n notice After about.two weeks if i forget to do neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've trained with heavy singles, doubles, and triples with neck training with no ill effect. I did prehab and added strength quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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