How do you perform Z Press?

  • Sit on the floor with your legs straight and hold a weight in each hand at shoulder height.
  • Keep your back straight and your arms straight as you push the weights high overhead.
  • Hold for a moment and lower the weights back to the shoulders.
  • Keep your abs tight and your back straight throughout the movement.
  • Inhale as you lower the weights and exhale as you push them up.

Common faults

  • Insufficient trunk stabilization during execution.
  • The weights does not end straight above the head.
  • Move the elbow too far to the side.