Exercise Comparison
Anti-Gravity Press vs Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Anti-Gravity Press
Only in Kettlebell Pirate Ships
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.
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.
Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.
Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Kettlebell Pirate Ships is beginner and uses kettlebells. Choose Anti-Gravity Press if you have access to barbell, or Kettlebell Pirate Ships if you prefer kettlebells.