#264 Iron Neck, Mike Jolly, & Adam Davis, Part 2- R2RR
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The episode discusses practical neck training techniques and their importance in sports and rehabilitation.
In part two of this Research to Reps Roundtable conversation, we got practical and broke down what neck training actually looks like. Mike Jolly walked us through the fundamental Iron Neck exercises and explained why multi-planar movement, full ranges of motion, and neuromuscular control matter so much more than just loading the neck in one straight line. What stood out to me was the bigger principle underneath all of it: the neck is not fragile, and training it well is about preparing it to handle the demands of sport, life, and unexpected force from every angle. We also talked about common myths around neck training, why control matters just as much as strength, and how this work applies well beyond football to golf, baseball, motorsports, and any environment where posture, vision, reaction, and head stability all influence performance. We also spent time on the rehab and recovery side, which is where this conversation got even more interesting. Mike shared how athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sports medicine professionals are using Iron Neck not only after neck injuries, but also as part of concussion rehab and return-to-play progressions. That led us back to the…
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