SMITH BEHIND THE NECK PRESS

Exercise Execution:

  • Place an adjustable bench beneath the bar in an upright position. Set the empty bar at the full height of extension as you are seated.
  • Sit down on the bench and unrack the bar using a pronated grip.
  • Inhale, brace, tuck the chin, then lower the bar to the back of your neck (only as far as is comfortable.
  • Exhale and press the bar back to lockout.

Potential Alternative Exercises:

DB UPRIGHT ROW

OVERHEAD PRESS (OHP)

SHOULDER INTERNAL ROTATION

DUMBBELL LATERAL RAISE

FACE PULL