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Strength exercise

Behind the Neck Press

How to do it

  1. Position yourself with proper grip and stance.
  2. Brace your core and set your shoulder blades.
  3. Press the weight in a controlled motion.
  4. Fully extend without locking out aggressively.
  5. Lower the weight back with control.
  6. Maintain proper form throughout all repetitions.

Muscles worked

SternocleidomastoidNeck muscle responsible for head rotation and flexion. All Sternocleidomastoid exercises

Related Neck (Front) exercises

Neck Bridge (Back)Neck Bridge (Front)Neck Bridge (Side)Neck Extension (Manual Resistance)Neck FlexionNeck Flexion (Manual Resistance)
Type
Strength
Primary muscles
Sternocleidomastoid
Measured in
Reps and weight