What muscles does the Bradford Press work?

The Bradford Press primarily works your front delts and side delts. It also recruits your rear delts, traps and triceps as secondary movers.

What equipment do I need for the Bradford Press?

You need a barbell to perform the Bradford Press.

A typical prescription for the Bradford Press is 3–5 sets of 6–10 reps. Rest about 60–90 seconds between sets.

The Bradford Press is best suited to intermediate lifters. Beginners can do it with light weight and close attention to form before progressing.

Exercise library · Shoulders

Continuous shoulder press variation moving bar front-to-back.

Also known as: Around the Head Press, Barbell Bradford Press, Shoulder Rotation Press, Continuous Overhead Press

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The numbers

Sets

3–5

Reps

6–10

Rest

60–90 s

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Common questions

What is the Bradford Press?: Continuous shoulder press variation moving bar front-to-back.
What muscles does the Bradford Press work?: The Bradford Press primarily works your front delts and side delts. It also recruits your rear delts, traps and triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Bradford Press?: You need a barbell to perform the Bradford Press.
How many sets and reps should I do for the Bradford Press?: A typical prescription for the Bradford Press is 3–5 sets of 6–10 reps. Rest about 60–90 seconds between sets.
Is the Bradford Press good for beginners?: The Bradford Press is best suited to intermediate lifters. Beginners can do it with light weight and close attention to form before progressing.