Z Press is a weightlifting movement on Fiz. Strict press seated on the floor with legs straight - no leg drive, no back arch. Primary muscles: shoulders, triceps, core. Scored by reps + weight.
Z Press
Strict press seated on the floor with legs straight - no leg drive, no back arch
Category
Weightliftingloaded barbell and dumbbell work
Logged as
Reps, Weight (kg)
Primary muscles
Shoulders, triceps, core
Secondary
Upper back, traps, hip flexors
Scaling ladder
1 harder, 1 easier
Z PressWorks shoulders, triceps, core
Shoulder PressStrict overhead press
Frequently asked
3 answersWhat muscles does the Z Press work?
Z Press primarily works shoulders, triceps, core, with secondary engagement of upper back, traps, hip flexors.
What's an easier alternative to the Z Press?
Scale it to Shoulder Press.
What's a harder progression from the Z Press?
Progress to Sots Press once the Z Press is comfortable.