Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press

The band press from behind the neck instead of the collarbones, the band under both feet and the hands at the base of the neck.

How to do it

Setup

Standing on the band, feet hip-width, the ends held behind the head at the base of the neck, elbows under the hands.

Steps

Drive the hands up from the base of the neck until the arms lock.
Keep the chin tucked so the band clears the head.
Bring the hands back down behind the head, stopping near the ears.

Common mistakes

Band rubbing the head or ears: chin tucked, hands wider. Forcing the hands down to the neck: stop near the ears, where the shoulders stay easy. Pressing out in front of the face: the hands finish over the crown.

Breathing

Exhale on the press, inhale lowering.