Floor Inverted Shoulder Press vs Dumbbell Behind Neck Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press vs Dumbbell Behind Neck Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Behind Neck Press more often — 248 sessions compared to 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press Differ
| What differs | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press | Dumbbell Behind Neck Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, chest, and triceps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 146 sessions | 248 sessions |
How to Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
How to Do Dumbbell Behind Neck Press
Dumbbell Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the dumbbell above your head.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Since this exercise can put strain on the shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise if you hear any sounds or feel pain in your shoulders.
For a full Dumbbell Behind Neck Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Behind Neck Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Floor Inverted Shoulder Press or Dumbbell Behind Neck Press?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps, and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press need?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only, and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Behind Neck Press once your form holds up.
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