Behind the Back Barbell Overhead Press is an advanced compound push using barbell, squat rack. It loads Shoulders.

Behind the Back Barbell Overhead Press demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Shoulders
Secondary: Triceps, Traps

Setup

Set barbell, squat rack. Shoulder blades packed, wrists stacked, feet planted.

How to do it

Lower under control, then press. Keep Shoulders as the prime movers.
Lock out without shrugging the shoulders into the ears.

Coaching cues

Elbows under the load.
Press yourself away from the weight.

Common mistakes

Flaring and losing the lats. Tuck slightly and stay packed.
Bouncing the bottom. Own the pause, then press.

Related lifts

Arnold Press Shoulders
Barbell Front Raise Shoulders
Barbell Push Press Shoulders
Barbell Upright Row Shoulders
Barbell Z Press Shoulders
Cable External Rotation Shoulders

MyCoach programs the Behind the Back Barbell Overhead Press into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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