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Barbell Behind The Neck Press

Grip bar slightly wider than shoulders and rest it across upper traps. Brace core, press bar upward until arms are fully extended overhead. Lower bar slowly behind head under control and repeat.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

shoulders

Muscles

Muscles worked

shouldersdelts
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Behind The Neck Press work?

The Barbell Behind The Neck Press works shoulders and delts.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Behind The Neck Press?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Behind The Neck Press good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Behind The Neck Press to a workout?

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