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Behind-the-Neck Barbell Press
Set the bar behind the shoulders and use a grip wider than shoulder-width, standing or seated. Press the bar overhead, then return it under control behind the neck.
Behind-the-Neck Barbell Press
Set the bar behind the shoulders and use a grip wider than shoulder-width, standing or seated.
Press the bar overhead, then return it under control behind the neck.
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Key points
- Lower the bar behind the neck
- Press evenly on both sides
- Control the bar at both ends of the movement
Cautions
- Keep the bar clear of the head
- Avoid excessive lower-back arching
- Don't lower the bar abruptly
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Middle deltoid
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
Equipment: Barbell, power rack
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