Shoulders · Front delts · Barbell
Behind-the-Neck Press
How to
Barbell- 1 Sit or stand with the bar on the upper back, grip wide.
- 2 Press straight overhead to lockout.
- 3 Lower to the top of the neck, only as far as is comfortable.
Tips
- Only for shoulders that hold the bar behind the neck without discomfort.
- Use less weight than for a front press.
- Seated in a rack, you can start from the pins.
Common mistakes
- Forcing the bar low behind the neck.
- Pushing the head hard forward.
- A narrow grip.
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