Push Press - Behind the Neck

Shoulders

Push Press - Behind the Neck

LevelIntermediate EquipmentBarbell MechanicCompound ForcePush

A push press performed from behind your neck, using leg drive to power the bar overhead. It demands good shoulder mobility.

Olympic weightlifting

Primary musclesShoulders

Secondary musclesCalves Quadriceps Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 32 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 24–40 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked20 %

Effort during a set9.8 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

1Set the bar on your upper back with a wide overhand grip.
2Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your chest up.
3Brace your core and keep your head neutral.

How to perform

1Dip a few inches by bending your knees, keeping your torso upright.
2Drive up through your legs and press the bar overhead.
3Lock out your arms with the bar over the back of your head.
4Lower the bar to your upper back under control.
5Reset and repeat.