
Standing Bradford Press
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Triceps
How to do the 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.
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