Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press
Description
The smith standing behind head military press is a classic behind-the-neck overhead press performed in a smith machine. The fixed bar path lets the lifter lower the bar behind the head safely. The move builds shoulder size with strong middle delt loading.
Equipment Required
Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press Instructions
- Set up a smith machine bar at shoulder height.
- Stand under the bar with feet shoulder-width.
- Grip the bar wider than shoulder-width with palms forward.
- Unrack the bar and lower it to the back of the neck.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Press the bar straight up overhead.
- Lock out the elbows at the top.
- Lower the bar back behind the head with control.
Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press Form & Visual
Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press Benefits
- Strong middle delt builder
- Fixed bar path
- Old-school overhead press
- Builds shoulder size
- Strong shoulder day move
- Useful smith machine variation
Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press Muscles Worked
- Lateral deltoid
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press Variations & Alternatives
- Behind Neck Press
- Smith Military Press
- Overhead Press
- Seated Smith Press
