Arms Forward and Behind the Neck (male)

Arms Forward and Behind the Neck demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart
  • 2Extend your arms in front of you at shoulder level
  • 3Moving only your shoulders, move your arms back until they are behind your neck
  • 4Return your arms to the original position
  • 5Repeat this move for the desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Avoid any shrugging or tension in the neck
  • Keep the movements slow and controlled
  • Breathe in when your arms go behind, and breathe out as they return to the front
  • Engage your core to protect your lower back during the exercise

Arms Forward and Behind the Neck Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs