Dumbbell Z Press
The floor-seated Z press with dumbbells, each arm balancing its own bell with nothing behind the back.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the floor, legs straight, torso tall, bells at the shoulders.
Steps
- Press both bells up until the arms lock overhead.
- Keep the ribs down and the torso still.
- Lower the bells back to the shoulders.
Common mistakes
Leaning back as the bells rise: the torso stays upright; lighter bells. Bells drifting forward: finish them over the shoulders. Lower back rounding: sit up tall; a folded mat under the hips helps.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
