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Behind-the-Neck Press
shouldersintermediate
exerciseshoulderscompoundpressing
Description
Seated or standing, hold a barbell behind your neck at shoulder level. Press the weight straight up until arms are fully extended, then lower back behind the neck. This variation places more emphasis on the medial and rear deltoids compared to the standard military press. Use a slightly wider grip than shoulder width.
Equipment
barbell
Muscles Targeted
anterior deltoidmedial deltoidtriceps