Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push & Pull |
Instructions
Preparation
Place small or folded cushioned mat on wall or column approximately chest height. With hands supporting mat on each side stand back so feet are away from wall or column with body leaning forward. Place top of forehead on mat. Fold hands behind low back or hips.
Execution
Roll down onto forehead until nose touches mat. Roll up onto top of head until chin touches upper chest. Repeat.
Comments
Keep body somewhat straight bending spine and hips slightly as head rolls down. Waist flexors and extensors as well as hip flexors and knee extenors are used as stabilizers to mantain posture, but are not significant stabilizers. Exercise involves neck flexors as well as neck extensors. See controversial exercises.
Easier
Begin with feet slightly closer to wall or column, so neck structures have an opportunity to adapt. Standard neck exercises with light weights can also be less intense.
Harder
Exercise is more challenging when feet are positioned further from column or wall. Movement is much more difficult when performed on floor.
