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
Weightlifting loaded barbell and dumbbell work
Logged as
RepsWeight / kg the fields Fiz records for this movement
Primary muscles
shoulderstricepscore
Secondary
upper backtrapship flexors
Scaling ladder
1 harder, 1 easier
Z PressWorks shoulders, triceps, core
Shoulder PressStrict overhead press
Frequently asked
5 answersWhat muscles does the Z Press work?
Z Press primarily works shoulders, triceps, core, with secondary engagement of upper back, traps, hip flexors.
How do you do a Z Press?
Strict press seated on the floor with legs straight - no leg drive, no back arch.
How is the Z Press scored?
On Fiz, Z Press is tracked by reps + weight. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Z Press?
Easier scaling options include Shoulder Press. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Z Press?
Progress to Sots Press when Z Press feels light.