Pike Push Up vs Dumbbell Behind Neck Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Pike Push Up and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press are close in use — 248 vs 230 sessions logged. What separates them is Shoulder loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Pike Push Up and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pike Push Up 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 230 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pike Push Up 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 Pike Push Up and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press Differ
| What differs | Pike Push Up | Dumbbell Behind Neck Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, chest, and triceps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 230 sessions | 248 sessions |
How to Do Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up 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, Pike Push Up 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 Pike Push Up and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps, and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Pike Push Up and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press need?
Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Dumbbell Behind Neck Press needs a dumbbell.
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