You’ve seen it. Mike Tyson’s neck in his prime. Thick, sculpted, and meme-worthy. It bursts your medulla oblongata so badly.
But, how did he get that neck of steel? And can YOU build your own neck that thick and strong without getting hurt?
I can’t imagine that this is good for you in the long run, but then again, neither is getting punched in the head repeatedly…
Tyson’s Neck Bridges.
Mike Tyson’s neck bridges are all about making your neck muscles strong and stable, which boosts your total athletic skills and helps prevent injuries. But, like any hardcore workout, if you don’t do them right, you could seriously hurt yourself. So, how do you get the gains without the pain?
Doing The Neck Bridges Without Pain.
Tyson’s neck workout had him lying on his back, using his neck muscles to lift his head and upper body, rocking back and forth. It looks scary and painful, but it actually makes your neck SUPER strong. That’s why Tyson did neck bridges for 30 minutes.
But this exercise is SO risky. Do it wrong, and you could get seriously hurt. Some gyms even banned it, and fitness experts HATE it because it can mess up your neck and spine.
For life!
Yet, ‘Iron Mike’ nailed it, which helped him take those brutal punches. But in 2013, Tyson shocked everyone when he wore a neck brace at a charity event in Vegas. Why? He had titanium pins put in his neck because an old injury showed up again.
What am I driving at? Even Tyson knew this exercise was damaging his body.
To do this exercise without hurting yourself, take it slow. Also, don’t begin with your head first, especially if you’re new to it. So:
- Start by lying on your back with your feet on the ground and hands by your sides. Just like you would for a glute bridge.
- Lift your head slowly and keep your chin forward. I mean, towards your chest.
- Use your hands as much as you need for support. Don’t break your neck.
- Hold it for a few seconds then, lower your head back down.
- Once you’re comfy with that position, you can slowly add to the duration and height of your bridge.
Look, always listen to your body. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop right away.
