Why doesn't Deontay Wilder do neck exercises to build bigger neck muscles?

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  1. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    ticar Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    i'm sure he does, he just has a lean lanky built, thin forearms, thin calves, thin neck... his neck would probably grow a inch or two if he packed some weight.
     
  3. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Whatever he does is working
     
  4. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Oh I don't know his upper body isn't the problem,those legs are hilarious though,one guy commented on here that he thought that Wilder looked like he had Polio lol?
     
  5. Faerun

    Faerun Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What are neck exercises? You mean his traps? They're pretty big as it is. There is no exercise that directly targets the neck. Deontay certainly deadlifts and shrugs in the gym. Can't do much more than that. Overhead press possibly.
     
  6. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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  7. madballster

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    Interesting. I haven't come across this exercise yet. I also highly doubt neck gains keep anyone from dropping in the ring but then, I don't box.
     
  9. madballster

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    Pencil-necks exist, like it or not.
     
  10. Faerun

    Faerun Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How much do you squat for 5 reps?