Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
- • Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Pike Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Pike Push Up 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 Pike Push Up
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs Pike Push Up: 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Pike Push Up 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 Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Behind Neck Press | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,214 sessions | 231 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Smith Machine Behind Neck Press or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions against 231 for Pike Push Up. 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 Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Smith Machine Behind Neck Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and Pike Push Up need?
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press needs a machine, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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