Standing Behind the Neck Shoulder Press

While this motion is excellent for maintaining balance and function of the shoulder, I would not recommend it to anyone who could not comfortably rotate their hands behind their head. The lifter should not have to bend their wrists or tuck their chin to accommodate the lowering phase of the lift. Muscles used include front delt, upper and lower traps, lats and triceps. You will also notice that by pressing weight behind the head from a standing posture increases activation in the core muscles.