Want to learn how to work out the muscles on the side of your neck? You've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share our three favorite Iron Neck exercises with you that directly target the sides of your neck. Make no mistake, though - these exercises help strengthen other muscles in your neck too!

Before we get into these exercises, we want to cover some basic information for you. We'll explain what exactly those muscles in the side of your neck are - and what they're responsible for. Then, we'll explain why training these muscles is so important. Let's begin!

Want to learn what muscles are in your neck, and what each of them is responsible for? You're in luck. In our complete guide to neck muscles anatomy, you're going to learn all this and more.

The neck is one of the most complex regions of the body. And, it is so important to keep your neck healthy. Neck pain and tightness can affect your day-to-day life. And if you're an athlete, your neck is even more important.

Let's be honest - neck cracking is something most of us are guilty of. That popping sound is just plain satisfying. And, perhaps you feel some form of relief after cracking your neck.

But is it bad to repeatedly crack your neck? Is this a habit you need to work on eliminating? 

The answer isn't as simple as yes or no. That's why today, we're going to take a deep dive into neck cracking. We'll help you understand why so many of us do this without even thinking about it. And, we'll explain what that popping sound you hear is.

Then, we'll answer the question at hand - is neck cracking bad? After that, we'll provide some better, safer alternatives to neck cracking that you can try yourself to achieve relief from neck pain or neck stiffness.