Neck Press

A bench press variation targeting the upper chest and shoulder muscles.

Instructions

• Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground.
• Grasp a barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
• Lower the barbell slowly until it almost touches your neck.
• Press the barbell back up to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Lowering the bar too fast.
• Bouncing the bar off the chest.
• Using too much weight.
• Flared elbows instead of a tucked position.

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