Neck Press

Chest

Neck Press

LevelIntermediate EquipmentBarbell MechanicCompound ForcePush

A barbell press performed to the neck that works the upper chest, shoulders and triceps.

Strength

Primary musclesChest

Secondary musclesShoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 18–29 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked11 %

Effort during a set6.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Lie on a flat bench with the bar racked above your eyes.
2Grip the bar with an overhand grip a bit wider than shoulder width.
3Unrack and hold it above your chest with straight arms.

How to perform

1Lower the bar slowly toward your upper chest near the collarbone.
2Keep your elbows at a comfortable angle.
3Pause lightly without bouncing.
4Press the bar back up until your arms are straight.