The EZ bar anti gravity press is a shoulder exercise performed with an EZ bar. It targets the deltoids and also works the tricep and chest. The movement involves pressing the barbell overhead from shoulder height while standing.
Also Works
TricepsChest
How to Perform
1
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
2
Raise the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent and your palms facing forward.
3
Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
4
Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Grip the EZ bar on the inner angled portions to reduce wrist strain while pressing overhead.
•Keep your core tight and avoid leaning back as you press; think about pushing your head through your arms at the top.
•Control the descent to shoulder height before initiating the next rep for consistent range of motion.
Common Mistakes
•Flaring the elbows out too wide, which places excessive stress on the shoulder joint rather than targeting the deltoids efficiently.
•Using excessive lower body momentum to push the bar overhead, turning it into a push press instead of a strict press.