Table 3.

Training volume and starting position for three exercises to strengthen the neck and throat muscles.

Neck-Flexion	Neck-Extension	Head-Pushing
Training volume: - 20 Repetitions - 2 sets - 1 /1 s (concentric/excentric) Execution: - isolated nodding motion with the head Starting position: - Step position	Training volume: - 20 Repetitions - 2 sets - 1 /1 s (concentric/excentric) Execution: - isolated nodding motion with the head Starting position: - parallel knee position	Training volume: - 20 s - 1 set (isometric) Execution: - slight impulses from the partner Starting Position: - step position