Behind the neck

[Nuteboy]

Who does behind the neck barbell shoulder presses? I know i've heard that execrise is terrible for the rotator cuff but I've seen some bodybuilders still do them. Thanks.

 

[nanuc]

I still do them and do not feel any pain at all. I was going to switch to the front but I don't want to change what works. If I do start to feel the slightest pain I am going to switch though. I know several friends who have switched because of it being uncomfortable for them as it wears on the rotator from what I have heard but could be mistaken.

 

[Snowblind]

Yes...the exercise can be somewhat dangerous to the rotator....but if you want to do them, just don't go down past the top of your ears. The problem usually starts when you try to do a full range of motion as deep as possible. That is the wrong way and will get you hurt. I will only do them to the front though.

 

[ren]

Yes...the exercise can be somewhat dangerous to the rotator....but if you want to do them, just don't go down past the top of your ears. The problem usually starts when you try to do a full range of motion as deep as possible. That is the wrong way and will get you hurt. I will only do them to the front though.

is there any pros for doing behind the neck as opposed to in front?

ren

 

[Snowblind]

is there any pros for doing behind the neck as opposed to in front?

ren

IMO, I don't think there are any pros to doing behind the neck presses. I personally don't see a difference in the two, other than with BTN presses your risk of injury is greater.

My rotators would hurt me even if I only went down to top of ears level...but just not as much. Since I have switched to the front.....I have absolutely no problems with my shoulders. And I feel I get the same net effect without risk of injury.

 

[seand95]

IMO, I don't think there are any pros to doing behind the neck presses. I personally don't see a difference in the two, other than with BTN presses your risk of injury is greater.

My rotators would hurt me even if I only went down to top of ears level...but just not as much. Since I have switched to the front.....I have absolutely no problems with my shoulders. And I feel I get the same net effect without risk of injury.

I think the term "rotators" is being used a little loosely here. I thnk by getting an anatomy book and studyn the features to the shoulder joint you'll see there's a lot more to go wrong with the shoulder than just the grouping of the four posterior muscles dubbed the rotator cuff. Bursa sacks are one thing as well as biceps tendons getting inflamed and in the way of normal range of motion. Im just sayin this because we all have bouts with the shoulder problems but we are always blaming the rotator cuff instead it might be something completely seperate from the rotator cuff.

 

[dzl66]

Who does behind the neck barbell shoulder presses? I know i've heard that execrise is terrible for the rotator cuff but I've seen some bodybuilders still do them. Thanks.

I very rarely see anyone do behind the neck presses or behind the neck pulldowns anymore. Years ago everyone did them. I think they both are just unnatural movements that compromise the neck and the shoulders.

 

[Biggriz]

I very rarely see anyone do behind the neck presses or behind the neck pulldowns anymore. Years ago everyone did them. I think they both are just unnatural movements that compromise the neck and the shoulders.

Think again!! I do them quite frequently and benefit greatly. You don't see many people doing them because there's lots of misinformation in the BB world. Behind the neck presses and pullups make my shoulders feel GREAT. But then again I stay flexible and my range of motion, lack of injuries, and w/o structure allow me this freedom.

I don't see ANYONE (except me) doing barbell hacksquats, overhead squats, flying pullups, true goodmornings, push presses, rack lockouts, floor presses(from time to time), one arm snatch,etc. Doesn't mean they're bad for ya, just means most people haven't been in the "iron game" long enough or have ever studied the history of our sport.

###Please don't say squats are bad for my back, or my knee should never go over my toe, or sit-ups suck because they don;t isolate........AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

 

[dzl66]

Think again!! I do them quite frequently and benefit greatly. You don't see many people doing them because there's lots of misinformation in the BB world. Behind the neck presses and pullups make my shoulders feel GREAT. But then again I stay flexible and my range of motion, lack of injuries, and w/o structure allow me this freedom.

I don't see ANYONE (except me) doing barbell hacksquats, overhead squats, flying pullups, true goodmornings, push presses, rack lockouts, floor presses(from time to time), one arm snatch,etc. Doesn't mean they're bad for ya, just means most people haven't been in the "iron game" long enough or have ever studied the history of our sport.

###Please don't say squats are bad for my back, or my knee should never go over my toe, or sit-ups suck because they don;t isolate........AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

Well the bottom line is everyone should find out what works for them and not push a movement to the point of injury or discomfort because they think it's an excercise they have to do, nor should they get scared away from an exercise based upon what people say.

Young joints help 2.

 

[quedog123]

as far as what are the pros(as in pro/con) for going behind the neck i think thats what most people are used to and they feel more comfotable behind the neck. i will still do light weight behind the neck but anything heavy i am switching no sense getting hirt over being stubborn