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Standing Behind Neck Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Upper Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Standing Behind Neck Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Upper Back.

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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.

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