Standing behind neck press exercise demonstration
Standing behind neck press

Exercise

Standing behind neck press

Standing behind neck press is a moderate exercise. It trains shoulders. You need Barbell and Dumbbells.

Equipment
BarbellDumbbells
Muscles
ShouldersTricepsBack

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell behind your neck with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Keep your back straight and core engaged.

  3. 3

    Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms, fully extending your elbows.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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