Weighted head gear for neck exercises are called head or neck harnesses. Neck harnesses are all pretty much the same. You can buy them made of nylon or leather. The harness rests on your head like a bike helmet, and a chain hangs from the two straps on the sides of your face. You attach a weighted exercise plate like those found on barbells to the chain and then sit or stand to do neck extensions. You should also do neck flexion and lateral flexion exercises for the neck with a machine or resistance band for a complete program.
MIR Neck Harness
The MIR neck harness is a one-size-fits-all harness. It features a 1200D reinforced nylon webbing and a heavy duty chain. Like all neck harnesses, it does not come with weights. Use the lightest weight available when you begin exercising your neck either with a harness or a weight machine, as advised by Jon Barron, the founder of the Baseline of Health Foundation. You can always use heavier weights with time. This harness and others are used for the neck extension exercise, which targets the splenius of the back of the neck. You will also use your upper traps and levator scapulae muscles of the upper back, the sternocleidomastoid muscle of the neck and the erector spinae muscles that run along the length of the spine during a neck extension.
Harbinger Head Harness
The Harbinger head harness comes in nylon and leather. The harness costs $27 or more as of October 2010. You can use up to 250 lbs. of weight with the Harbinger harness. It has a polyester shearling liner and a 30-inch steel chain. The straps are adjustable and it comes in only one size.
Troy USA Sports (ALHG) Leather Neck Harness
The Troy USA Sports leather neck harness is another option for weighted head gear to strengthen your neck, shoulders and back. It features a synthetic sheepskin lining. The Troy USA Sports leather neck harness costs around $52 as of October 2010. There is only one size and it is adjustable to fit your head.
Altus Athletic Nylon Head Harness
The nylon head harness made by Altus Athletic is one of the least expensive harnesses. Prices as of October 2010 range from $12 to $16 for this nylon harness. The harness comes with a chain and everything you need to do neck extensions.
Cap Barbell Head Harness
The cap barbell head harness is a leather harness that comes with a chrome chain. It has a hand sewn neoprene lining for comfort around the back, top and front of your head where the harness rests.. Generally priced between $38 and $49 as of October 2010, this is one of the more expensive models.
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