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dumbbell vertical push Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ wrist safe
Floor-Seated Barbell or Dumbbell Z-Press
Primary Muscles: anterior deltoid, core
Secondary Stabilisers: triceps, upper back
DEFAULT REP RANGE
6-10 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
advanced
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Sit flat on the floor with your legs extended in a V-shape and zero back support.
- Keep your torso upright and ribcage stacked over your pelvis as you press overhead.
- Builds pure overhead stability and trunk strength.