Behind the Neck Press – Barbell

  1. Start by standing at a barbell rack with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, with your palms facing forward and your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.
  3. Lift the barbell up and bring it behind your head, resting it on your upper traps.
  4. Press the barbell up towards the ceiling, keeping your elbows pointed out to the sides.
  5. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position behind your head.
  6. Repeat.

Primary Muscles

  • Shoulder - Front
  • Shoulder - Side

Secondary Muscles

  • Trap
  • Tricep

Results

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