behind-the-neck

Yes, behind-the-neck presses are completely contraindicated, as explained below, but with Bradfords you're only lowering it to about the level of your ears.

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

Hell, just about any shoulder press machine would be far safer than a behind-the-neck press!

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

Don't be intimidated by the behind-the-neck portion of the lift.

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

So, if you want to have shoulder problems, go ahead and do behind-the-neck presses.

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

Others are scared away from variations like the behind-the-neck press, seated shoulder press, and any type of overhead press using a machine.

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

He didn't hesitate to come down hard on one of those exercises: "The risks of doing behind-the-neck presses far outweigh the benefits," Hyght says.

The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder by Chris Colucci William Harryman 2009

My true feat of strength was being able to perform seated behind-the-neck shoulder presses for reps with a 375-pound bar.

Blue Rage, Black Redemption Stanley Tookie Williams 2007

My true feat of strength was being able to perform seated behind-the-neck shoulder presses for reps with a 375-pound bar.

Blue Rage, Black Redemption Stanley Tookie Williams 2007

My true feat of strength was being able to perform seated behind-the-neck shoulder presses for reps with a 375-pound bar.

Blue Rage, Black Redemption Stanley Tookie Williams 2007

My true feat of strength was being able to perform seated behind-the-neck shoulder presses for reps with a 375-pound bar.

Blue Rage, Black Redemption Stanley Tookie Williams 2007