Exercise Comparison
Anti-Gravity Press vs Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
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.
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.
Keep your arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows but keep them locked. This will be your starting position.
Raise the dumbbells in a semicircular motion to arm's length overhead as you exhale.
Slowly return to the starting position using the same path as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Anti-Gravity Press is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Anti-Gravity Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head for a greater challenge. Anti-Gravity Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head isolates the target muscle for focused development.