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Standing behind neck press

Standing behind neck press

Difficulty

Advanced

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Delts

Secondary Muscles

triceps, upper back

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Shoulders

The standing behind neck press is a barbell exercise targeting the deltoids, performed by pressing a barbell from behind the neck to overhead while standing. It also engages the triceps and upper back.

The standing behind neck press is a barbell exercise targeting the deltoids, performed by pressing a barbell from behind the neck to overhead while standing. It also engages the triceps and upper back.

The standing behind neck press is a barbell exercise targeting the deltoids, performed by pressing a barbell from behind the neck to overhead while standing. It also engages the triceps and upper back.

How to Do the Standing behind neck press

How to Do the Standing behind neck press

How to Do the Standing behind neck press

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell behind your neck with an overhand grip. Keep your back straight and core engaged. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms, fully extending your elbows. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

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