Exercise Comparison
Anti-Gravity Press vs Face Pull
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Anti-Gravity Press
Instructions
Anti-Gravity Press
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.
Face Pull
Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Face Pull is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Anti-Gravity Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Face Pull for a greater challenge.