How to Do Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press is a shoulders exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press

  1. 01Stand on the center of a resistance band and grip the loops at shoulder height.
  2. 02Position the hands so the band runs behind the head rather than in front of the face.
  3. 03Drive the hands upward until the elbows are fully extended over the crown of the head.
  4. 04Lower the hands back to ear level while keeping the elbows pushed out to the sides.
  5. 05Inhale as the hands descend and exhale as you press against the resistance.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the neck protrudes forward, pull the chin back and ensure the band clears the head without touching the spine.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press questions

What muscles does Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press work?

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press correctly?

Stand on the center of a resistance band and grip the loops at shoulder height. Position the hands so the band runs behind the head rather than in front of the face. Drive the hands upward until the elbows are fully extended over the crown of the head. Lower the hands back to ear level while keeping the elbows pushed out to the sides. Inhale as the hands descend and exhale as you press against the resistance.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press?

If the neck protrudes forward, pull the chin back and ensure the band clears the head without touching the spine.

Is Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press?

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press uses resistance band.

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