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standing behind neck press

Shoulders ·Barbell ·Beginner

standing behind neck press demonstration

Muscles worked

Delts Triceps Upper Back

How to do standing behind neck press

  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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