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Barbell Z Press

Begin by sitting on the ground with your legs extended and a barbell in your hands, with your palms facing forward and your elbows bent. Keeping your core engaged and your back straight, lift the barbell up from your chest and press it straight up above your head. Lower the barbell back down to your chest.

Category

strength

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

shoulders

Muscles

Muscles worked

shouldersfront deltsdelts
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Z Press work?

The Barbell Z Press works shoulders, front delts, and delts.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Z Press?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Z Press good for beginners?

It is an advanced move. Build up to it rather than starting here.

How do I add the Barbell Z Press to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

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