Looking to get the most bang for your buck?
Try the Z press to strengthen your shoulders, improve your core stability, and more.
Gone are the days of spending hours on end huffing and puffing in the weight room.
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One way you’re free to make the most of your time in the gym?
Struggling to visualize the move?
Keeping arms bent at 90 degrees, raise elbows up to chest height in front of body.
Face palms in toward one another.
This is the starting position.
Avoid leaning back while pressing the weights up to the ceiling.
C.Slowly bend right elbow and lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Heres what you better know about those key benefits, among others.
And youll do the same as youre gently tossing your giggling baby up in the air.
Without enough core stability, you may deal withlower back painandtightness in your hips.
Your trunk holds everything together and in place, adds Partida.
Thats why the Z press can be so valuable.
Thethoracic spine in particular needs to be mobileso you could move well and maintain good posture.
Essentially, the Z press can alert you to any limitations you might have.
To scale down or level up the exercise for your needs, try these variation ideas.
Modification: Landmine Z Press
Dealing with tight hamstrings?
Try the Z press with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
