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Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press exercise illustration

Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press

Pressing a barbell overhead from behind the neck, a press for lifters with the shoulder mobility to hold the bar there.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Vertical push
Mainly works
Front delts and side delts
Also
Triceps and traps

Cues

  1. Bar on the upper back, wide grip
  2. Press straight up
  3. Lower behind the head under control

The same movement, other equipment