Ultimate Neck Training Routine for Hypertrophy, Mobility, & Strength Gymreaper Harness vs. Iron Neck

Are you looking to build a stronger, thicker neck, improve your cervical mobility, or eliminate upper back and shoulder stiffness? In this video, I break down my complete 1-year neck strength training plan using both a neck harness on a cable pulley stack and the Iron Neck!

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The Strength Curve Explained: Why using traditional weight plates for neck training leaves tension on the table and why cable pulley setups provide ideal continuous resistance.
Neck Anatomy & Key Movements: Detailed breakdowns of neck flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
Equipment Setup: How to set up and safely use the Gymreaper neck harness and the Iron Neck.
Training Program & Frequency: Optimal set volume, warm-up protocols, and rest periods to safely build muscle without overtraining.

The Neck Workout Routine Setup:
Frequency: Train every 72 to 96 hours.
Neck Flexion (Cable Harness): 2 Sets (Focus on full range of motion under control; chin to chest).
Neck Extension (Cable Harness): 2 Sets (Focus on controlled extension; head back under tension).
Neck Rotation (Iron Neck or Cable Band): 1 Set of 10 reps per side.

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Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Running Certification
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
  • CrossFit Scaling Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling