Behind-the-Neck Press

Starting position

• Sit upright, bar on the upper back behind the head.
• Grip slightly wider than shoulder width.

Execution

• Press the bar straight up.
• Lower slowly behind the head to just below the ears.
• Only with good shoulder mobility, light weight.

Common mistakes

• Lowering too deep into the neck.
• Pushing the head forward.
• Too heavy: strains the shoulders.