Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Bradford Press.
A dumbbell overhead pressing variation that alternates between pressing in front of the head and behind the head in continuous arcs, targeting all three heads of the deltoid in a single fluid movement. Named after bodybuilding champion Larry Scott, it demands shoulder mobility and strict control.
The Dumbbell Bradford Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
