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Barbell Behind Neck Push Press
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Behind Neck Push Press is a free weights exercise targeting Front Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with both hands behind your neck. Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with the barbell resting on your upper back and shoulders.
- Slightly bend your knees, preparing to use your legs to generate power.
- Push through your heels and extend your knees and hips explosively, pressing the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended. Keep the bar slightly behind your head at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position behind your neck with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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