- Main muscle
- Middle Delt
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Sit tall with the bar resting on your upper back behind your neck.
- Press the bar straight up until your arms are locked out.
- Lower it with control back to the base of your neck.
Common mistakes
- Using more weight than your shoulders can control.
- Pushing your head forward to make room.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Behind-the-Neck Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.