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How to do Standing Behind Neck Press

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.

Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Upper back
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Advanced
Category
Shoulders

How to do Standing Behind Neck Press, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Standing Behind Neck Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.

Track Standing Behind Neck Press in SPLYT

Standing Behind Neck Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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