Bradford/Rocky Presses

A targeted move for building shoulders with a barbell.

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Instructions

  1. Sit on a Military Press Bench with a bar at shoulder level with a pronated grip (palms facing forward). Tip: Your grip should be wider than shoulder width and it should create a 90-degree angle between the forearm and the upper arm as the barbell goes down. This is your starting position. for best results.
  2. Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms. for best results.
  3. Now lower the bar down to the back of the head slowly as you inhale. for best results.
  4. Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale. for best results.
  5. Lower the bar down to the starting position slowly as you inhale. This is one repetition. for best results.
  6. Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.