Shoulders exercise · ez barbell
EZ Barbell Anti Gravity Press
The ez barbell anti gravity press is an ez barbell exercise that targets the shoulders (deltoids), with the triceps and chest assisting.
- Target muscle
- Delts
- Also works
- Triceps, chest
- Equipment
- Ez barbell
- Body part
- Shoulders
How to do the ez barbell anti gravity press
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
- Raise the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent and your palms facing forward.
- Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the shoulders (deltoids). The triceps and chest work as secondary muscles. See all shoulder exercises or every ez bar exercise.
