The Ralph Cornwell Files
Ralph Cornwell is a Ph.D. candidate in health promotion/human performance at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
I recently had a Division I strength coach tell me,"You don't have to train the neck!"
What are the functions of the neck?Attaches the head to the trunk
Supports the head and its movements
Protects the head
The neck gives rise to:
Parts of the upper limbs
Parts of cardiovascular system
Respiratory diaphragm
The neck is conduit for:Respiratory system
Digestive system
Nervous system
Arteries, Veins, Lymph
The neck accommodates the:
Larynx
Endocrine glands
Thyroid
Parathyroids
Thymus
Twenty eight year old Megan trains her neck. She says,"a stronger neck and trapezius allow for better posture and make her feel more athletic".
"Men play the game; women know the score." - Roger Woddis
Train your neck to Get Strong and Keep Shrugin'