Exercise

Standing Bradford Press

Also known as: bradford rocky press standing, front to back press, rocky press standing, barbell standing bradford press

Standing Bradford Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: lateral deltoid, triceps lateral head, triceps long head and traps. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Lateral deltoid Triceps lateral head Triceps long head Traps

How to do it

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.