EZ Barbell Anti Gravity Press

Setup

1. 01Stand tall holding a light EZ bar with an overhand grip on the outer angles.
2. 02Let the bar rest against the thighs with arms straight.
3. 03Brace the trunk and keep a soft knee bend.
4. 04Confirm shoulder mobility allows a comfortable behind the neck position before loading.

Execution

1. 01Raise the bar forward with nearly straight arms until it is directly overhead.
2. 02Bend the elbows and lower the bar behind the neck to the base of the head.
3. 03Press the bar back up to the overhead position.
4. 04Lower it forward along the front raise arc back to the thighs.

Checkpoints

• -The torso stays vertical during both the raise and the behind the neck press.
• -The bar lowers only as far behind the neck as the shoulders allow pain free.
• -Ribs stay down through the overhead transition.
• -Every phase is controlled, with no dropping between positions.

Common mistakes

• -Loading the bar like a normal press; the front raise phase demands light weight.
• -Craning the head forward to make room for the bar.
• -Arching the lower back during the front raise.
• -Rushing the behind the neck portion without control.