APEX ZONE

Exercises · Strength

Bradford/Rocky Presses

Barbell Shoulders

The Bradford/Rocky Presses is a strength movement that targets your shoulders. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Bradford/Rocky Presses

  1. Hold the bar at shoulder width in a front rack position; do not use a thumbless grip.
  2. Press the bar just over your head and lower it behind your head to the rear delts — do not lock out.
  3. Immediately press back over and return to the front — that is one rep; keep the motion continuous.
  4. Use a conservative load; the constant tension and arc place high stress on the shoulder joint.

Train it in Apex Zone

Apex Zone programs this movement for you, prescribes the weight from your numbers, and an AI coach adjusts it to your recovery. Now in private beta.

You’re on the list 🎉 We’ll email your TestFlight invite soon.

More Shoulders exercises

Alternating Cable Shoulder PressAlternating Deltoid RaiseAlternating Kettlebell PressAnti-Gravity PressArm CirclesArnold Dumbbell PressBack Flyes - With BandsBackward Medicine Ball Throw ${PLAY_SVG}