Anti-Gravity Press

The Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner barbell exercise that works the Shoulders, Back, Traps, Triceps, Arms. Follow the steps below or watch the demonstration.

Target musclesShoulders, Back, Traps, Triceps, Arms
EquipmentBarbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Anti-Gravity Press

  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.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach — not yet individually reviewed by a certified trainer.