Standing behind-the-neck stretches with barbell overhead

Main Muscles Affected

• Shoulders
• Arm

Exercise Difficulty

Difficult

Performing behind-the-neck barbell presses:

1. Stand upright and hold the barbell behind your head by holding it with your hands more open than shoulder-width apart, elbows bent and palms facing forward
2. Lift the barbell over your head and stretch your arms, keep your back straight and stay upright
3. When you go down try to keep your wrist in line with your shoulder.

• Arch your back and uncontrollably slide or rest the barbell around your neck.