Standing Behind Neck Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Behind the neck press
How to: Standing Behind Neck Press
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the barbell with both hands, placed behind your neck.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Press the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not using full range of motion.
- Pressing with the back instead of the shoulders.
- Letting the bar descend too far behind the head.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise with resistance bands.
- Execute the press seated instead of standing for better stability.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid arching your back; keep your spine neutral.
- Start with a lighter weight to master the form before increasing load.
Standing Behind Neck Press Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
barbell
strength
press
upper body
deltoid