How to Z Press CORRECTLY (Feat Pro Strongman Rob Kearney!!)

[@smashitsteve]

Great pointers from a fantastic pro!

[@hhvazquez]

You're a natural teacher, really excellent instruction!

[@RemiliaVampire]

I felt the venom in his voice when he said "someone's curling in the squat rack" lmao

[@guillotinedeath]

Will start these instead of seated dumbbell presses wooo

[@ransombodeen1415]

So, what's the reason for stopping at the chin and now touching the upper chest? Does it compromise the shoulder position?

[@cuzzywuzzyfuzzy]

Just tried this today not bad

[@donovanmason2983]

Wait is that my first friends Jake?!?!? Didn’t know he had to channels

[@Matarro1980]

I used to do these a few years ago and I remember that I liked them, I think I might start again. I'm curious though, have anyone ever seen Zydrunas actually do these? I can't seem to find any footage.

[@Barbend]

You know, it's funny. When Rob was in the office, he mentioned that he asked Zydrunas that same question one day, and Big Z said he'd never really done them! If that stands true, it's pretty crazy they got named after him, right? - Jake

[@retepsualk4609]

Simple answer... it all comes down to a misunderstansing between Kalle Beck and either footage of an interview of Z or Z itself. Z described a smith machine shoulder press, but maybe someone didn't understand it right and then Z (whose english is okay mostly) explained it in a way to interpret it differently

[@getstrongby4038]

Not only does he not so this exercise He said he doesnt like it and doesnt see the point

[@virajagarwal945]

Is this movement good for deltoid gains?

[@MajesticSkywhale]

yes, but not by itself. It won't build delts because the loading isn't high enough (maybe) but all of the stabilising muscles used IN a standing press get worked very very well, thus it DOES increase your Deltoids by enabling more work from them

[@WHITEHEADTJ71]

so the same as a seated military press?

[@carbontooth]

Having no seat or chair back holding you up changes it more than it might seem.

[@WHITEHEADTJ71]

@@carbontooth I do my military presses without a seat back. didn't know there was a special name for it lol

[@dongjussssff]

what's difference compare with that just sit on the chair and do not use leg power? someone around me in korea do this. so i'm so curious.

[@Barbend]

Try them out! When on the ground, there's no additional base to support the press, AKA no point of contact, so the hips are much more active when creating stability during the press. My advice - try the two variations out with lighter weight, as this is a great way to not only feel the differences, but understand them firsthand.

[@RomanKondrachov]

Lots of great pointers in this video. I just have 1 question. At the start of every repetition, is the bar resting dead on the pins, or is it suspended? Thank you!

[@Barbend]

Thank you! Great question. The bar is being held up suspended similar to how the bar [dumbbell/kettlebell] would sit in a normal press. For the barbell Z Press, rack pins should be set low enough to where there's no interference with your rack position, but high enough to where they catch the bar from landing on the body if you have to bail. Basically, find the setup that's most comfortable for your body. Right at, or above shoulder height typically works well for a majority of lifters! - Jake

[@RomanKondrachov]

Got it! Thanks once again.

[@christophe_gallant]

So you come down to the chin and not the chest?

[@kvash1039]

When I do them, I start at the upper chest, just under the collarbone

[@prisonmike3856]

Depends on your body structure. The shorter the arms, the further down the bar can come without compromising shoulder integrity.

[@Muffinfist]

That is the most beautiful barbell I have ever seen

[@Barbend]

Kabuli Strength Power Bar, it's a beast! - Jake

[@lifeofsam5839]

Rob Kearney no thanks