How to Do Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press

Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military 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 Seated Behind Neck Military Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support and unrack the barbell across the upper traps using a wide overhand grip.
  2. 02Plant the feet firmly on the floor and tuck the chin slightly to allow a clear path for the bar.
  3. 03Press the barbell vertically until the elbows reach full extension directly over the mid-line of the head.
  4. 04Lower the bar under control until it lightly touches the base of the neck or the upper traps.
  5. 05Inhale during the descent and exhale as the bar travels through the sticking point of the press.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military 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 shoulder mobility is limited and the bar hits the skull, switch to a front rack position to avoid excessive neck strain.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support and unrack the barbell across the upper traps using a wide overhand grip. Plant the feet firmly on the floor and tuck the chin slightly to allow a clear path for the bar. Press the barbell vertically until the elbows reach full extension directly over the mid-line of the head. Lower the bar under control until it lightly touches the base of the neck or the upper traps. Inhale during the descent and exhale as the bar travels through the sticking point of the press.

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

If shoulder mobility is limited and the bar hits the skull, switch to a front rack position to avoid excessive neck strain.

Is Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press?

Barbell Seated Behind Neck Military Press uses barbell.

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