Deep Neck Flexor Strengthening

Physical Therapist, Kristin Hayden, demonstrates the deep neck flexor strengthening excercise.

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[Lizard]

How long does it take for those muscles to start getting stronger and see some improvement in general ? Thanks

[doors]

Are we engaging the muscles in the back of our neck to hold and lower our head for this exercise?

[harsharanmann]

Hi, my neck flexures are very weak. My Physio has advised for chin tucks while lying down as an excersise.
Now When I am doing this excersise, as soon as I try to remove towel from lifted head, the head comes down due to weakness. Please advise!

[sunnyp]

Dont get how this works cause your stretching your neck forward

[sorryinadvance]

The real question is will this help me take a punch in boxing by training areas other exercises cannot reach.