The Elevate Press is a commercial shoulder-press machine that introduces an entirely new way to do a shoulder press. It places users in an inverted position, reducing load on the lower back and lessening spinal compression. Seven adjustable levels allow users to select a percentage of their own body weight as resistance, while the unique, closed-chain design reduces shoulder impingement that users typically feel when using traditional shoulder-press gym equipment. Stabilizes the shoulder girdle for safe and effective upper-body strengthening. Users are also provided with a mechanism for performing a decline push-up.