How to Do Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable, Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable

  1. 01Anchor the resistance band at chest height and stand facing away with the band resting across the upper traps.
  2. 02Grip the band with hands wider than shoulder-width and elbows flared out to the sides.
  3. 03Press the band vertically toward the ceiling until the elbows reach full extension.
  4. 04Control the band as it returns to the starting position behind the base of the skull.
  5. 05Keep the chin tucked to ensure the head does not drift forward during the press.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable

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

Maintain a slight forward lean of the torso to allow the resistance band to clear the back of the head without neck flexion.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable questions

What muscles does Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable work?

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

How do you do Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable correctly?

Anchor the resistance band at chest height and stand facing away with the band resting across the upper traps. Grip the band with hands wider than shoulder-width and elbows flared out to the sides. Press the band vertically toward the ceiling until the elbows reach full extension. Control the band as it returns to the starting position behind the base of the skull. Keep the chin tucked to ensure the head does not drift forward during the press.

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

Maintain a slight forward lean of the torso to allow the resistance band to clear the back of the head without neck flexion.

Is Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable?

Behind Neck Press Resistance Band Cable uses cable and resistance band.

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