Dumbbell Z Press

How to Do:

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you, keeping your feet flexed and together.
2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing forward, and press them overhead, keeping your arms straight.
3. Engage your core and maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.
4. Slowly lower the dumbbells to shoulder height while maintaining control, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
5. Press the dumbbells back overhead, fully extending your arms.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Benefits:

The Dumbbell Z Press targets the shoulders, particularly the deltoids, and engages the triceps and upper chest. It also works the core, as sitting with your legs extended forces you to maintain a strong and stable trunk. The exercise improves shoulder mobility, pressing strength, and stability, and it helps develop better posture by forcing you to sit upright. The Z Press also promotes functional strength by challenging balance and coordination in a seated position.