Standing Bradford Press Exercise

Exercise Details

Category

Strength

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Barbell

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Triceps

How to Do Standing Bradford Press

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.