How to perform Z Press (Barbell)

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Z Press (Barbell)

Also known as: Z Press (Barbell).

Seated floor overhead press.

How to perform this exercise

Sit on the floor with both legs straight in front and the barbell at the front of the shoulders.
Keep the trunk upright and press overhead without leaning backward.
Lower the bar to the shoulders under control, keeping the legs on the floor.

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Understand RPE and RIR

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Progressive overload

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Using your training log

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