Neck Harness Weight Training

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  1. levi

    levi New Member Full Member

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    Im an Amateur Boxer and have never done any neck weight training, Is it a good idea to introduce this into my workout? I dont really know a lot about it, couuld anyone advise me on how to train with weights on my neck?
     
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    SILVIO_DANTE Active Member Full Member

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    You can buy a harness for about £15 without weights.

    Be very careful with your form though. Ask somebody at your gym to show you how to do it properly if you're not sure.

    This is a useful read as well: http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym15.htm
     
  3. levi

    levi New Member Full Member

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    yeah with a harness, can anyone suggest what weight size to start off with how many sets and reps etc?
     
  4. SILVIO_DANTE

    SILVIO_DANTE Active Member Full Member

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    5kg

    3 sets of 8 to 15 reps
     
  5. levi

    levi New Member Full Member

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    how often should this be done in a week?
     
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    POCKET SHOT Member Full Member

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    x over 9000
     
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    what is up with that guy in the first pic? Why does he have so much on there?:lol:
     
  8. SILVIO_DANTE

    SILVIO_DANTE Active Member Full Member

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    he must have a neck as thick as my thigh
     
  9. PugilistStudent

    PugilistStudent Active Member Full Member

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    must be mike "the machine" Ive seen them with a full grown dude hanging off it and made it seem light.
     
  10. grumpy

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    thats unreal with 150 lbs on a neck harness, didnt think that was even possible.