Standing Bradford Press

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

triceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

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. 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. Lower the bar down to the back of the head until your elbow forms a right angle. Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows Lower the bar down to the starting position. Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: barbell
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound