Behind-the-Neck Press
Step-by-step technique for Behind-the-Neck Press, an exercise for front delts using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Sit or stand with the bar on your upper back, wide grip.
- Press the bar straight up overhead.
- Lower under control behind your neck.
- Press up again.
Coach tip: Requires good shoulder mobility. Use moderate weight.
Muscles worked
Primary: Front Delts
Secondary: Side Delts, Triceps
Behind-the-Neck Press is a strength exercise that loads the front delts using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
PrimarySecondary
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Front Delts
- Secondary
- Side Delts, Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Type
- Strength
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