Shoulder Press - Standing Barbell Behind Neck
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght
Intermediate Shoulders Triceps Chest Strength Barbell Push Compound Gym
Purpose: The press is a good exercise for building up and strengthening the shoulder region.
Benefits: The press is a highly effective compound upper-body exercise.
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing upward) at about shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar until it is over your head and your arms are straight. This is your starting position. Slowly lower the weight until it is behind your neck. Your elbows should flare out to the sides. Inhale during this movement. Push the barbell straight up to the starting position. Do not use your lower body to push the weight up. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The Deltoids is a fan-shaped muscle. The Anterior (Front) Deltoid raises the arm toward the front of the body and rotates the arm inward. The Lateral (Side) Deltoid raises the arm to the side. The Posterior (Rear) Deltoid raises the arm toward the rear and rotates the arm outward.
Step 1
Grab the bar and hold it above your head with arms extended.
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing upward) at about shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar until it is over your head and your arms are straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Slowly lower the barbell until it is behind your neck.
Slowly lower the weight until it is behind your neck. Your elbows should flare out to the sides. Inhale during this movement.
Step 3
Push the barbell back to the starting position.
Push the barbell straight up to the starting position. Do not use your lower body to push the weight up. Exhale during this movement.