Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Push Press - Behind the Neck
Push Press - Behind the Neck is an intermediate-level shoulder exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the legs and arms.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Push Press - Behind the Neck also involves legs, arms.
Olympic weightlifting
Movement pattern: press. This is a compound exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Push Press - Behind the Neck
- Standing with the weight racked on the back of the shoulders, begin with the dip. With your feet directly under your hips, flex the knees without moving the hips backward. Go down only slightly, and reverse direction as powerfully as possible. Drive through the heels create as much speed and force as possible, moving the bar in a vertical path.
- Using the momentum generated, finish pressing the weight overhead be extending through the arms.
- Return to the starting position, using your legs to absorb the impact.
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FAQ
Common questions about Push Press - Behind the Neck.
What muscles does Push Press - Behind the Neck work?
Push Press - Behind the Neck primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the legs and arms.
Is Push Press - Behind the Neck beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for Push Press - Behind the Neck?
This variation uses a barbell.
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