Standing Bradford Press

How to do the Standing Bradford Press

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.

Secondary muscles worked