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Z Press

Main muscle
Front Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
  2. 2Hold a barbell or dumbbells racked at shoulder height.
  3. 3Brace your core to keep your torso upright and vertical.
  4. 4Press the weight straight overhead until your arms are extended.
  5. 5Lower back to shoulder height under control without leaning back.

Coaching cues

  • Torso stays vertical
  • No leaning back
  • Press straight overhead
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