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Benefits. Builds shoulder size and strength. Avoids overloading the front deltoids from doing only pressing in front. The standing position also challenges the core and legs. Type: Strength. Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders. Equipment: Barbell. Level: Intermediate. 7.9. Average. Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck Images. Show female images and videos
18 sty 2022 · The Behind the Neck Press is an unusual and effective barbell pressing exercise that starts from the shoulders and ends at full extension overhead. The exercise can be performed in standing and seated variations.
7 sty 2024 · You typically perform the Behind the Neck (BTN) Press in a standing position, by pushing a barbell over your head with a trajectory behind your head. This exercise is a great shoulder builder, but with inadequate shoulder flexibility and mobility it can place extra stress on your shoulder joints.
The Standing Behind Neck Press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the shoulders, while also engaging the triceps and upper back muscles. This exercise can be done with either a barbell or dumbbells, making it suitable for both home and gym workouts.
14 maj 2024 · The behind the neck press is an effective exercise for building well-defined shoulders, leading to an aesthetically pleasing and muscular upper body. However, mixing up exercises to avoid limiting shoulder mass development and hitting a plateau is essential.
The main benefits of the standing variation include abdominal activation and the ability to remove the weight without a spotter. Start by finding a squat rack that you can manipulate the support bars and rack for the barbell. Put the rack pins at chest level so you can comfortably remove the barbell.