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Barbell Standing Bradford Press exercise animation

Barbell Standing Bradford Press

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Delts

The standing Bradford press is the upright version of the partial-rep, non-locking overhead press pattern, keeping the delts under near-constant tension by never fully locking out at the top. Doing it standing adds a core and leg stability demand the seated version doesn't have. Keep the arc controlled and small, since this exercise is about tension, not range.

How to Do the Barbell Standing Bradford Press

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell in front of your shoulders with an overhand grip.
  2. Press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
  3. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Standing Bradford Press primarily targets the Delts, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Upper Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Standing Bradford Press work?
The Barbell Standing Bradford Press primarily targets the delts, with the triceps and upper back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Standing Bradford Press?
The Barbell Standing Bradford Press is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Standing Bradford Press?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.