Dumbbell Z-Press

Dumbbell Z-Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor with your legs extended out in front of you
  • 2Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward
  • 3Press the weights overhead until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Lower the dumbbells back to the shoulder height
  • 5Repeat the process for your desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep the back straight and engage your core during the exercise to support your spine
  • Take care not to arch your lower back as you press the dumbbells
  • Aim to keep your elbows under the weights at all times
  • Exhale when you lift the weights and inhale when you lower them

Dumbbell Z-Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs