Abstract: The present invention discloses a neck strengthening apparatus adaptable to provide physical conditioning and therapeutic benefits. The neck strengthening apparatus comprises a headgear that employing a weight member to provide a predetermined mechanical load to user's neck and spine. The headgear with weight member could be used to exercise the neck as well as to reduce the incidents and severity of concussions and other injuries. Various fastener members are used to detachably fasten the weight member to the anterior or forehead area of the headgear. The weight member could be fastened at a temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) of the headgear. The neck strengthening apparatus can effectively strengthening and conditioning the user's neck muscles. The apparatus is configured to target on the neck muscles effectively during exercises and in practice sessions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a neck strengthening apparatus adaptable to provide physical conditioning and therapeutic benefits. The neck strengthening apparatus comprises a headgear that employing a weight member to provide a predetermined mechanical load to user's neck and spine. The headgear with weight member could be used to exercise the neck as well as to reduce the incidents and severity of concussions and other injuries. Various fastener members are used to detachably fasten the weight member to the anterior or forehead area of the headgear. The weight member could be fastened at a temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) of the headgear. The neck strengthening apparatus can effectively strengthening and conditioning the user's neck muscles. The apparatus is configured to target on the neck muscles effectively during exercises and in practice sessions.