Barbell Standing Behind Neck Press

Shoulders · Barbell · Beginner

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell behind your neck with an overhand grip.
2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
3. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms, fully extending your elbows.
4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Delts
Secondary: Triceps, Upper Back

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