Arnold Press vs Behind Neck Press

Maximizing Your Shoulder Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions vs 466. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Customize Your Shoulder Workout: Explore the Benefits of Arnold Press and Behind Neck Press for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Arnold Press vs Behind Neck Press : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Arnold Press more often — 2,745 sessions compared to 466 for Behind Neck Press.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Arnold Press and Behind Neck Press differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Arnold Press

Arnold Press gif

Arnold Press muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the dumbbell by rotating it so that your palm faces forward.
  2. 2. Please lift it without bringing the dumbbell to the center.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. This exercise uses the front deltoids more than a typical shoulder press.
  2. 2. For those with rotator cuff issues, I recommend the Arnold press over the standard shoulder press.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Arnold Press, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Arnold Press Guide page of our blog!

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How to Behind Neck Press

Behind Neck Press gif

Behind Neck Press muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the barbell above your head.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. Since this exercise can put strain on the shoulders, if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Behind Neck Press, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Behind Neck Press Guide page of our blog!

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