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Barbell Z-Press exercise illustration

Barbell Z-Press

Pressing a barbell overhead while sitting on the floor with the legs straight, a strict press that asks the trunk to hold you upright.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Vertical push
Mainly works
Front delts and triceps
Also
Abdominals and side delts

Cues

  1. Sit tall, legs straight
  2. Bar at the front of the shoulders
  3. Press straight up without leaning back

The same movement, other equipment