Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck
How to do the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Triceps
Barbell
How to do the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck
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This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for easier pick up of the bar. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.
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Hold on to the bar using both arms at each side and lift it off the rack by first pushing with your legs and at the same time straightening your torso.
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Step away from the rack and position your legs using a shoulder width medium stance with the toes slightly pointed out. Your back should be kept straight while performing this exercise. This will be your starting position.
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Elevate the barbell overhead by fully extending your arms while breathing out.
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Hold the contraction for a second and lower the barbell back down to the starting position by inhaling.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck work?
The Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck suitable for beginners?
The Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck?
To do the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck you'll need a barbell.
Is the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck with correct form?
This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for easier pick up of the bar. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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