How to Do Barbell Z Press

Barbell Z Press is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Z Press

  1. 01Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide and back straight.
  2. 02Rack a barbell at shoulder height across your upper chest.
  3. 03Brace your core and press the barbell vertically until your arms are fully locked out.
  4. 04Ensure your head moves forward through the window of your arms at the top.
  5. 05Lower the barbell back to the starting position under control.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Z Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Flex your quads and heels into the floor to create a stable base and prevent leaning back.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Z Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Z Press work?

Barbell Z Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Z Press correctly?

Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide and back straight. Rack a barbell at shoulder height across your upper chest. Brace your core and press the barbell vertically until your arms are fully locked out. Ensure your head moves forward through the window of your arms at the top. Lower the barbell back to the starting position under control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Z Press?

Flex your quads and heels into the floor to create a stable base and prevent leaning back.

Is Barbell Z Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Z Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Z Press?

Barbell Z Press uses barbell.

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