Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Anti-Gravity Press
Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the back and arms.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Anti-Gravity Press also involves back, arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: press. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Anti-Gravity Press
- Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
- Lay on the bench face down. With a pronated grip, pick the barbell up from the floor. Flex the elbows, performing a reverse curl to bring the bar near your chest. This will be your starting position.
- To begin, press the barbell out in front of your head by extending your elbows. Keep your arms parallel to the ground throughout the movement.
- Return to the starting position and repeat to complete the set.
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FAQ
Common questions about Anti-Gravity Press.
What muscles does Anti-Gravity Press work?
Anti-Gravity Press primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the back and arms.
Is Anti-Gravity Press beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Anti-Gravity Press?
This variation uses a barbell.
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