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Standing Bradford Press

StrengthBeginner ShouldersTriceps Barbell
Standing Bradford Press, step 1
1. Bar on your collarbones, grip a little wider than your shoulders.
Standing Bradford Press, step 2
2. Press it just over your head (don't lock out) and bring it behind your head.
Standing Bradford Press, step 3
3. Lower it behind your neck, then back over to the front the same way. Needs good shoulder mobility!

How to do it

  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. 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. Lower the bar down to the back of the head until your elbow forms a right angle.
  4. Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows
  5. Lower the bar down to the starting position.
  6. Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions.

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