Shoulders · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Standing Bradford Press
The barbell standing Bradford press is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids and also works the triceps and upper back. It involves pressing a barbell overhead from the front of the shoulders, requiring strength, coordination, and shoulder mobility.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps and Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Barbell Standing Bradford Press, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell in front of your shoulders with an overhand grip.
- Press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Standing Bradford Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.
Track Barbell Standing Bradford Press in SPLYT
Barbell Standing Bradford Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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