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Bradford PressThe Bradford Press The Bradford Press is performed as follows: (this is from a bodybuilding perspective) Take a shoulder width to about 4 inches wider grip on the bar. Wide but comfortable. With a weight that is manageable for about 8-10 reps...here is the drill. Start with the bar in the conventional overhead press starting position. Now, allow it to drop slightly and then push up strongly till the bar just clears the top of your head. At this point, the bar moves over your head, with the elbows following the movement and the bar is lowered to the Behind the Neck press position. The motion is quickly and strongly reversed, till you've reached the starting position. I count each forward/back trip as one rep. Continue to alternate rhythmically until you've completed your reps. The bar should just clear the head by an inch or two. Keep looking straight ahead and avoid the tendency to slightly "duck" your head to one side or the other. Pay attention to your shoulder comfort and adjust the grip width and depth of movement accordingly. This movement was named after Jim Bradford, an Olympic lifter of the '30s that frequently practiced this movement. Supersetted with lateral raises and/or rear laterals...it is possible to really heat up the deltoids, plus the triceps will be strongly involved since they hold the bar at their weakest position during the trip over the head. I like it! Wicked Willie Wicked Willie Last edited by Wicked Willie. Contributors: Laree |