Bradford Press

Step-by-step technique for Bradford Press, an exercise for front delts using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand with the bar in front of your shoulders.
  2. Press up just over your head.
  3. Lower the bar behind your head.
  4. Press up and back to the front. Alternate front and back.
Coach tip: Keep constant tension. The bar never rests.

Muscles worked

Primary: Front Delts
Secondary: Side Delts, Triceps

Bradford Press is a strength exercise that loads the front delts using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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