Anti-Gravity Press

Anti-Gravity Press — Start position
Start position
Anti-Gravity Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • middle back
  • traps
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Return to the starting position and repeat to complete the set.

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