Neck Press
The Neck Press is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the chest, with the shoulders and triceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Lie on a flat bench and grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width.
- Unrack the bar and lower it toward your neck/upper chest area.
- Keep your elbows flared out to emphasize the upper chest.
- Press the bar back up to the starting position.
- Use a spotter and lighter weight due to the vulnerable position.