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Health TopicsFitnessTypes Of Exercise Programs
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What can I do if exercising has made my neck muscles big and bulky?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Perform exercises that place less emphasis on the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Take a second look at your workouts and make sure they are balanced to stress all the major regions of the body. (Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, and Legs.)

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