- Main muscle
- Front Delt
- Also works
- Middle Delt, Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight out and the bar on the front of your shoulders.
- Sit tall without leaning back and press the bar straight up.
- Lock out overhead, then lower it back to your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- Rounding your lower back or leaning back.
- Pressing the bar out in front instead of straight up.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Z Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.