Standing Bradford Press

Standing Bradford Press — Start position
Start position
Standing Bradford Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Place a loaded bar at shoulder level in a rack. With a pronated grip at shoulder width, begin with the bar racked across the front of your shoulders. This is your starting position.

  2. Initiate the lift by extending the elbows to press the bar overhead. Avoid locking out the elbow as you move the weight behind your head.

  3. Lower the bar down to the back of the head until your elbow forms a right angle.

  4. Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows

  5. Lower the bar down to the starting position.

  6. Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions.

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