Behind the neck press/jerk

[killik vash]

what the advantage in using the behind the neck press and jerk as opposed to the regular versions ?

[GoJu]

what the advantage in using the behind the neck press and jerk as opposed to the regular versions ?

for the btn jerk it really teaches you to keep the bar behind the head, works your split good as well.

for the btn press, it hits the middle and rear delt real well, don't buy into the crap that btn lifting is bad for you, as long as you keep form you should be fine.

[John Prophet]

for some people the btn press hits the side delt more whereas front presses hit front delt more

as far as btn jerks, they are easier IMO. The weight sits right above the spine in a more solid position that it does in regular jerks in front of the neck.

BTN jerks are soem of my favorite exercises though I havent done them in a while. They arent really a "bodybuilding" exercise but they are decent for learning to use the whole body working as a unit. U just feel so badass when u throw that weight up and lock it and stand there holding it.

Like I said, I like them but I dont think they translate well to powerlfiting or bodybuilding gains...they are mainly for oly lifters and also probably good for athletes

[Big_fuzzy]

for the btn jerk it really teaches you to keep the bar behind the head, works your split good as well.

for the btn press, it hits the middle and rear delt real well, don't buy into the crap that btn lifting is bad for you, as long as you keep form you should be fine.

Keep form and keep balanced internal rotation free shoulders.

Idiots who hurt themselves doing it need to get off the bench.

[Dark_MadMax]

for the btn jerk it really teaches you to keep the bar behind the head, works your split good as well.

for the btn press, it hits the middle and rear delt real well, don't buy into the crap that btn lifting is bad for you, as long as you keep form you should be fine.


I am curious what would be possible mistakes on BTN work? - seems very straightforward to me ( I know in preses from the front mistake could be leaning backwards too much and not putting the bar directly overhead).

[GoJu]

I am curious what would be possible mistakes on BTN work? - seems very straightforward to me ( I know in preses from the front mistake could be leaning backwards too much and not putting the bar directly overhead).

btn work is pretty simple get the bar from point A to point B, the only thing dangerous IMO is having the bar come crashing down on the wrong place on your neck, so if doing reps bring the bar down as controlled as possible.

[madaozeki]

btn work is pretty simple get the bar from point A to point B, the only thing dangerous IMO is having the bar come crashing down on the wrong place on your neck, so if doing reps bring the bar down as controlled as possible.

Right, but controlled doesn't necessarily mean slowly. I tend to do very heavy weight when I work behind-the-neck, and I could never bring such weight down with muscle tension maintained throughout. You have to learn how to cushion the weight by bending your knees, just like when you bring down heavy jerks in front.

[GoJu]

Right, but controlled doesn't necessarily mean slowly. I tend to do very heavy weight when I work behind-the-neck, and I could never bring such weight down with muscle tension maintained throughout. You have to learn how to cushion the weight by bending your knees, just like when you bring down heavy jerks in front.

yeah that's what I do, the bar hits the wrong spot every now and then though, thank goodness it wasn't that hard or heavy lol

[AusLifter06]

For presses you only bring it down around ear level at the most and use you lats and upper back to lower the weight.

I just wouldn't do them, not worth the risk and there are better choices.

[John Prophet]

I like to do wide grip BNP on occasion...except I do them light and just work that full range of motion. like with just 95 lbs...bring em all the way down to a full stop on the traps then up again. on occasion I have done that with an empty bar to sort of wind down a workout..20 reps with a full stop.

not right now though because my left delt is hurt from work. its funny, I have never really hurt myself in the gym....the aches and pains and nagging injuries i have to work around have always came from some job BS


and I love jerks behind the neck or even behind neck push press. but yeah, u cant bring it down slowly or itll kill you, lol. I just free fall it and catch it on the back with the knees acting as shock absorbers. I have missed it on occasion though...like caught it too low and almost dumped it off the back...or catch it a little up on the neck.