How to Do Barbell Behind Neck Push Press

Barbell Behind Neck Push Press is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Behind Neck Push Press

  1. 01Rest the barbell across the upper traps and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Perform a shallow dip by bending the knees while keeping the torso perfectly upright.
  3. 03Drive the bar upward by explosively extending the hips and knees while pressing the arms toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Lock the elbows out directly over the back of the head and pause for stability.
  5. 05Lower the barbell back to the traps by bending the knees to absorb the impact of the load.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Behind Neck Push 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 bar drifts forward during the overhead drive, tuck the chin more aggressively to allow a vertical bar path behind the skull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Behind Neck Push Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Behind Neck Push Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Behind Neck Push Press correctly?

Rest the barbell across the upper traps and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width. Perform a shallow dip by bending the knees while keeping the torso perfectly upright. Drive the bar upward by explosively extending the hips and knees while pressing the arms toward the ceiling. Lock the elbows out directly over the back of the head and pause for stability. Lower the barbell back to the traps by bending the knees to absorb the impact of the load.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Behind Neck Push Press?

If the bar drifts forward during the overhead drive, tuck the chin more aggressively to allow a vertical bar path behind the skull.

Is Barbell Behind Neck Push Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Behind Neck Push Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Behind Neck Push Press?

Barbell Behind Neck Push Press uses barbell.

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