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Behind The Neck Press

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Shoulders

Also known as: btn press, behind neck press, behind the neck shoulder press

Log it by text

Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log behind_the_neck_press 3x10@45
also valid: /log behind-the-neck-press 3x10@45 · /log behind the neck press 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log behind_the_neck_press 3x10
also valid: /log behind-the-neck-press 3x10 · /log behind the neck press 3x10
Reps
/log behind_the_neck_press 20
also valid: /log behind-the-neck-press 20 · /log behind the neck press 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Behind The Neck Press demonstration animation
Demo: Smith Behind Neck Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 DeltsTricepsUpper Back🛠 Smith Machine
  1. Adjust the seat height of the smith machine so that the bar is at shoulder level.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lift the bar off the rack and step back, maintaining a stable stance.
  5. Lower the bar down to the back of your neck, keeping your elbows pointing forward.
  6. Press the bar up overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  7. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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