Bradford Press
| rating: | Ø 4.82 through 17 votes |
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| required: | Barbell / EZ Bar, Broomstick |
| optional: | Squat Rack / Squat Stand |
| level: | Normal |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (17) |
General And Specifics
- with this shoulder exercise you can require all parts of the deltoid equally
- use it as a great warm up or as the final exercise when you are training your shoulders
- there is much tension on the shoulder musculature, so this makes the free weights workout very effective
- beginners should start with less weight or a broomstick to get used to the course of motions
Starting Position
- grasp a barbell with over hand grip a bit wider than shoulder width with both hands
- your posture is upright
- look straight ahead
- your feet are shoulder width apart
- brace your body and bring the barbell to shoulder-height with bent arms, so that the palms point forward
Correct Execution
- hold the tension of your body
- stretch the arms until the barbell is a little higher than head-height (a hand should fit in between)
- bend your arms and bring the barbell behind the head in a flowing movement
- the chest is stretched
- invert the motion before you touch your neck and bring the barbell back into the starting position
- keep in mind the short distance between the head and the barbell
- do several reps