HOW TO BUILD A MASSIVE NECK & TRAPS! | All Secrets Revealed! – ScottHermanFitness

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(1:05)- Neck Warm-Ups
(2:28)- Neck Training – Curls, Extensions & Side Raises
(9:10)- Neck Training – Bridging
(13:13)- Trap Training – Best Exercises / Cheat & Recover
(17:38)- Neck Training With Bands
(22:05)- Neck Training With Neck Harness

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It’s been commonly accepted that Monday is international chest day. Upon entering the gym, It’s a known fact that the dumbbells and bench press stations will be taken. If asking a fellow gym bro what muscles he is training, there will be many references to chest, back, shoulders, arms, or legs. So let me ask you an interesting question. Have you ever heard anyone say “Today is neck day”? In my entire lifting career, I have not found a single person in real life who told me they were going to train their neck. In fact, when I inform people that I am training my neck, they will often appear puzzled and respond “what?”

In the mind of average lifters, you cannot achieve hypertrophy of the neck, nor is it even viewed as a muscle. Of course, viewing a basic anatomy chart proves these ignorant beliefs to be false, but nonetheless the fact that you never heard of “neck day” proves how underrated neck training is.

Why Should I Start Training My Neck?
One might suspect that neck training is uncommon since on the surface level, it does not provide any real benefits. Many will compare the neck to the calves, and claim that it is an “optional” bodypart. This is one of the greatest lies to have ever been conceived in the lifting world. The reality is that neck training is not only mandatory, but can also make one of the BIGGEST differences in your physique. The neck will literally make or break a physique. Too many times, lifters will have massive pecs and arms, but puny necks. The result is that these individuals always look small and frail, especially when talking face to face. The fact of the matter is that as a drug-free lifter, having a larger neck is absolutely essential! You cannot afford to have a stack of dimes for a neck if wanting to appear big.

That is why in this article, I will teach you all the essentials of acquiring a bigger neck. We will explore various neck training methods through using straight weight, wrestler bridges, bands, and a neck harness.

Neck Stretching
Before training the neck, it is imperative that you stretch it. Not doing so can cause zingers to appear, where one side of your neck is cramped up. This can make it difficult to go about your daily life, and makes turning your head to be a real pain. Doing neck stretching right before weighted neck work can prevent this problem from arising in the first place. I recommend a combination of static and dynamic stretching. You will want to move your head up and down, left and right, diagonal, clockwise, counter clockwise, etc. The stretches that you have learned in high school should be sufficient for this. I advise that you stretch the neck for a minimum of 10-30 seconds per angle, which should total to approximately two minutes. Once that neck is warmed up, it’s time to begin the real training.

Straight Weight
Using straight weight is the simplest way to train your neck, and is what most beginners should start with. These exercises are very basic yet effective, and you can easily add many inches to your neck without using fancy equipment. Everyone should begin with straight weight, bottom-line.

Lying Neck Curl
The neck curl is the primary mass builder for the neck. It involves placing a weight plate on your forehead, and flexing the chin towards your upper chest. This will build the front of the neck and thicken the sternocleidomastoid, which will make your neck appear very thick and wide from the front. It is by far the most important exercise in your training.

To correctly execute, you need to first wear some type of hat. This will create padding and thickness on the forehead, which will prevent weight plates from digging into your skin and creating ridges.

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