Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Elevate the barbell overhead by fully extending your arms while breathing out.
- Hold the contraction for a second and lower the barbell back down to the starting position by inhaling.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing barbell press behind neck work?
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for standing barbell press behind neck?
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck uses barbell.
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck: is it suitable for beginners?
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of standing barbell press behind neck?
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press, Barbell Shoulder Press, Seated Barbell Military Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my standing barbell press behind neck reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; standing barbell press behind neck can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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