Fysiqal

Vertical Push · Advanced

Bradford Press

Compound vertical push exercise using barbell.
Movement pattern
Vertical Push
Difficulty
Advanced
Equipment
Barbell
Mechanics
Compound
Sides
Bilateral
Main plane
Multiplanar

Free account. Log your sets of Bradford Press and each workout shows your best set by estimated 1RM.

Log this exercise & track your 1RM free in Fysiqal →

How to do the Bradford Press

Not yet reviewed — the technique guide for this exercise hasn't been signed off, so it isn't published here yet.

Muscles worked

Primary

Secondary

How the knowledge graph models this movement

Each joint action, with the role and emphasis the graph assigns each muscle. These are qualitative anatomical labels, not measured muscle activation.

  • Shoulder flexionprimary action

    Anterior deltoid (prime mover, high emphasis); Pectoralis major (synergist, low emphasis)

  • Shoulder abductionprimary action

    Medial deltoid (prime mover, high emphasis); Supraspinatus (synergist, moderate emphasis)

  • Elbow extensionsecondary action

    Triceps brachii (prime mover, moderate emphasis)

  • Scapula elevationsecondary action

    Trapezius (synergist, moderate emphasis); Serratus anterior (synergist, moderate emphasis)

  • Shoulder external rotationsecondary action

    Infraspinatus (stabilizer, moderate emphasis); Teres minor (stabilizer, moderate emphasis)

Related exercises

All vertical push exercises →

From the Library

Educational content only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for individual guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy or medical conditions.