BEHIND-THE-NECK PRESSES
PURPOSE OF EXERCISE:
To train the front
and side deltoids. Any pressing
movement involves the triceps as well.
EXECUTION: You can do these PresseS standing, but I prefer doing them sitting, since it makes the movement stricter.
(1)
Either lift the barbell overhead and set it down on your shoulders behind your head or lift it off the rack of a seated press bench.
Either lift the barbell overhead and set it down on your shoulders behind your head or lift it off the rack of a seated press bench.
(I personally prefer to hold the bar with a thumbless grip.) (2) Press
the weight straight up and then lower it
again, keeping it under control and your
elbows as far back as possible during
the movement.
