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Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck

Barbell Shoulders

The Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck is a strength movement that targets your shoulders. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck

  1. Unrack the barbell and hold it behind your head at the base of your skull, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Press straight up until your arms are fully locked out overhead.
  3. Lower the bar under control back to the starting position.
  4. Keep your neck neutral — do not jut your chin forward into the bar's path.

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