Hurt Neck Lifting Dumbbells?!

Hurt Neck Lifting Dumbbells?

i always seem to hurt my neck or my back while lifting dumbbells, even while sitting, can i do anything different to prevent this

Thanks

You are likely hurting your neck because you are tensing all of your muscles, especially in your head and neck, instead of just flexing the muscles that are being used in the lift (arms, chest, back). Lower the amount of weight you are lifting, and focus on keeping your face and neck relaxed when you lift with your arms.