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Behind the Neck Push Press

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behind the neck push press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hamstrings, quads and triceps ...more

behind the neck push press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hamstrings, quads and triceps.

The only behind the neck push press equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different behind the neck push press variations that you can try out that may require different types of behind the neck push press equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper behind the neck push press form is easy with the step by step behind the neck push press instructions, behind the neck push press tips, and the instructional behind the neck push press technique video on this page. behind the neck push press is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the behind the neck push press video, learn how to do the behind the neck push press, and then be sure and browse through the behind the neck push press workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Don't pause in the partial squat position. Immediately explode up.
  2. Drive through the ground with your heels and not your toes.
  3. Exhale forcefully as you explode up.

Variations

  1. Perform a traditional push press with the bar in front of your neck.
  2. Perform a dumbbell push press.
  3. Perform push press with wide-grip (snatch-grip).

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

Tips

  1. Don't pause in the partial squat position. Immediately explode up.
  2. Drive through the ground with your heels and not your toes.
  3. Exhale forcefully as you explode up.

Variations

  1. Perform a traditional push press with the bar in front of your neck.
  2. Perform a dumbbell push press.
  3. Perform push press with wide-grip (snatch-grip).

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound