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Shoulders · Intermediate

Dumbbell Z Press

Floor-seated dumbbell overhead press requiring upright trunk control without leg assistance.

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Dumbbell Z Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsCore

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit tall on the floor with your legs straight or slightly spread and hold the dumbbells at shoulder height.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep the heels grounded, and maintain an upright torso without leaning backward.
  3. 03Press both dumbbells overhead while keeping the wrists stacked and the legs relaxed but still.
  4. 04Finish with locked elbows, active shoulders, and the dumbbells balanced over your hips.
  5. 05Lower the weights to the shoulders under control and reset your seated posture before repeating.

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