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Dumbbell Z-Press exercise illustration

Dumbbell Z-Press

Pressing dumbbells 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
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Vertical push
Mainly works
Front delts and triceps
Also
Abdominals and side delts

Cues

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

The same movement, other equipment