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Standing Bradford Press

barbellbeginnerpushcompoundstrength
Standing Bradford Press step 1
Standing Bradford Press step 2

Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

    Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows

  5. 5

    Lower the bar down to the starting position.

  6. 6

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