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Intermediate Compound Push

Smith Machine Behind the Head Press

Overhead press lowered behind the neck

Looping

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Primary Muscles

Front Delts Side Delts

Secondary Muscles

Triceps Trapezius

Equipment Required

Machine Smith machine

How to Perform

Sit at Smith machine with bar behind neck. Press bar up, then lower behind head to neck level. Requires good shoulder mobility.

Form Cues

  • Keep core tight
  • Don't go too deep
  • Control the weight

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