Standing Bradford Press
The bar starts across the front of the shoulders, travels overhead to behind the head, then returns. Alternate without locking out the elbows.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · start
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.
02 · press · Key step
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.
03 · lower behind
Lower the bar down to the back of the head until your elbow forms a right angle.
04 · press over
Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows
05 · return
Lower the bar down to the starting position.
06 · alternate
Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions.
