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Neck strengthening exercises

Neck strengthening exercises

A strong neck helps players control their head in contact, in the tackle, the ruck and the scrum. Women and girls generally have less neck strength than men, so neck work is especially important for them. It’s worth doing for all players.

How to use these exercises

  • Before contact: include neck activation in your warm-up before any contact session or game.
  • During the week: build neck strength two or three times a week, as part of training or at home.
  • Start gently: use slow, controlled movements and build up over time. Stop if anything hurts.

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