Push Press — Behind the Neck
- Primary musclesShoulders
- EquipmentBarbell
- LevelIntermediate
- ForcePush
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01Starting position -
02Final position
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01Phase 1 -
02Phase 2 -
03Phase 3
What weight to use
Set your goal and fitness level — the AtletIQ app calculates the working weight and number of reps for "Push Press — Behind the Neck".
- Working weight for your goal and fitness level
- Sets, reps and rest in your workout log
- Progress for every exercise
| Workout | Weight | Sets × reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.5 kg | 3 × 10 |
| 2 | 40 kg | 3 × 8 |
| 3 | 33 kg | 4 × 12 |
How to do it
3 stepsStanding with the weight racked on the back of the shoulders, begin with the dip. With your feet directly under your hips, flex the knees without moving the hips backward. Go down only slightly, and reverse direction as powerfully as possible. Drive through the heels create as much speed and force as possible, moving the bar in a vertical path.
Using the momentum generated, finish pressing the weight overhead be extending through the arms.
Return to the starting position, using your legs to absorb the impact.
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