Equipmentsmith machine
Difficultyadvanced
deltsshoulders
Smith Behind Neck Press
The smith behind neck press is a shoulder exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the deltoids with secondary emphasis on the triceps and upper back. The movement involves pressing a barbell from behind the neck to overhead, requiring good shoulder mobility and stability.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat height of the smith machine so that the bar is at shoulder level.
- 2.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 3.Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Lift the bar off the rack and step back, maintaining a stable stance.
- 5.Lower the bar down to the back of your neck, keeping your elbows pointing forward.
- 6.Press the bar up overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- 7.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
- 8.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsupper back
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