Exercise

Anti-Gravity Press

Also known as: anti gravity press, prone barbell press, incline rear delt press, anti-gravity bench press

Anti-Gravity Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: posterior deltoid. Also works: middle back, traps and triceps lateral head. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Posterior deltoid

Secondary

Middle back Traps Triceps lateral head

How to do it

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.