Barbell Z Press
The overhead press seated on the floor with the legs straight and no backrest; the trunk alone keeps the torso upright under the bar.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the floor in a rack, legs straight, heels down, bar at the collarbones.
Steps
- Brace, then press the bar straight up over the head.
- Draw the head back as the bar passes, then under it.
- Lower to the collarbones without leaning back.
Common mistakes
Leaning back to finish: ribs down, torso upright; lighter bar. Heels lifting or knees bending: legs straight and heavy on the floor. Taking the bar without a rack: set the pins low so it starts and ends at the shoulders.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
