Smith Behind Neck Press

Exercise Details

Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Smith Machine
Target Muscle
Delts
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How to Perform

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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