Exercise technique

barbell seated bradford rocky press

The barbell seated Bradford Rocky press is a shoulder exercise performed while seated, focusing on pressing a barbell overhead to target the deltoids. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. The movement requires good shoulder mobility, core stability, and pressing strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent and pointing forward.
  4. Press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
  5. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Upper back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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