Lever Behind Neck Press

Instructions

Preparation

Sit facing away from machine, or on behind-the-neck machine. Grasp bar with overhand grip.

Execution

Press weight until arms are extended overhead. Lower and repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Deltoid, Lateral (Shoulder (Side), Side Delts)

  

   
• Supraspinatus (Rotatory Cuff, Shoulder)

• Triceps Brachii (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)

  

   
• Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations (Serratus Magnus, Boxer's Muscle)

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Triceps, Long Head (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))