Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
- • Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
- - Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked
- - Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Form
- - Coach's Tips
- • How to Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions compared to 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Behind Neck Press | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,214 sessions | 146 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell above your head.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain your shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Smith Machine Behind Neck Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Behind Neck Press exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Smith Machine Behind Neck Press or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Smith Machine Behind Neck Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press needs a machine, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start. Move to Smith Machine Behind Neck Press once your form holds up.
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