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Standing Bradford Press
beginnerbarbell·compound·push
How to Perform
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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