Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press
Description
The bar band standing behind head military press uses a banded barbell pressed from behind the neck. The behind the head position emphasizes the rear and side deltoids while the bands accelerate the load.
Equipment Required
Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press Instructions
- Loop a band around the bar and anchor both ends.
- Stand tall with the bar resting on the upper traps behind the neck.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Brace the core and lock the rib cage down.
- Press the bar straight up overhead while keeping it slightly behind.
- Lock out the elbows fully at the top.
- Lower the bar slowly back behind the neck with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press Form & Visual
Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press Benefits
- Hits the side and rear delts harder than front presses.
- Bands add accommodating resistance.
- Builds shoulder strength and stability.
- Improves overhead mobility.
- Engages the triceps and upper back.
- Use light loads with strict form for shoulder safety.
Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Trapezius
- Core
Bar Band Standing Behind Head Military Press Variations & Alternatives
- Behind the Neck Press
- Military Press
- Push Press
- Z Press
