Are you suffering from boxing neck pain? Boxing is a fun, challenging workout and a great way to stay in shape. For some of us, this is a sport we’ve dedicated our lives to. However, it’s no secret...
Whether you're an experienced grappler or a total newbie, there's no question about it - jiu-jitsu neck pain is more common than we'd like to admit. Is pain and soreness inevitable when taking on t...
Ask any bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast what they think the least trained part of our bodies is. While some will probably tell you it's the calves, many are beginning to recognize that it's actua...
Research Points To The Importance Of Neck Training For Distance Runners
Neck training probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of running, but proper biomechanics from the feet up to the neck is essential for safety and stabilization. Discover h...
Neck Training for Athletes: Ways To Progress Neck Training For Any Sport
Training with the Iron Neck will make any athlete better than they would be without it. Some coaches are taking their neck training for athletes beyond the basics, giving themselves an edge and mov...
Five Sports You Might Not Have Thought Would Benefit From Neck Training
Iron Neck has its roots in football, wrestling and combat sports, but as more coaches use it, the more sports benefit from neck training and development. Track & field, tennis and baseball are ...
Iron Neck Training with NFL Players: Overcoming 'Fad' Perception Through Trust
With the Iron Neck becoming a regular in pro athletes' social media, we asked some of their trainers how they reached the point of saying "Yes, putting an Iron Neck on an NFL player's head is a goo...
Concussions & Neck Injuries Take Their Toll On NFL Divisional Playoffs
Injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson draw attention to the neck’s involvement as they enter concussion protocol.
BJJ & UFC Fighters Turning to Neck Training for Better Fights, Fewer Injuries
The already thin line between training for performance and training for injury prevention vanishes when training for combat sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu or MMA.
Research Shows Neck Strength & Size Are Key Factors In Reducing Sports-Related Concussion Risk
Our brains are powerful yet delicate, and there are few things that can change your life for the worse like brain damage. While our skulls are strong, they can only do so much when it comes to prot...
Neck Strength’s Role in Reducing the Whiplash Effect: Concussions in Sports
If impacts to the head were the only cause of concussion, advances in helmet technology would have taken a larger bite out of the concussion rate in football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer and oth...
How Did UCLA Football Stay Fit During COVID Lockdown?
Frank Wintrich relied on bodyweight training and general physical preparation to deliver a new stimulus to UCLA’s football players during the COVID-19 lock-out. Upon returning to the weight room, W...
UAB and the Heart of a Champion
Resurrecting a football program is no small task. For University of Alabama at Birmingham's Director of Sports Performance, Lyle Henley, it begins with a commitment to hard work and exploring new w...