Behind-the-neck press with barbell seated without support

IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Behind-the-neck press with barbell seated without support

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Press the load overhead without over-arching the lower back. Lower under control to the point where the shoulders and torso remain stable. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

shoulders

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load shoulders without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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