Exercise Comparison
Anti-Gravity Press vs Single Dumbbell Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Anti-Gravity Press
Only in Single Dumbbell Raise
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.
Single Dumbbell Raise
With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.
Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Single Dumbbell Raise is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Anti-Gravity Press if you have access to barbell, or Single Dumbbell Raise if you prefer dumbbell. Anti-Gravity Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Single Dumbbell Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.