Kettlebell Z Press
Also known as: KB Z Press, Seated Floor Kettlebell Press, Floor-Seated Kettlebell Overhead Press
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Sit on the floor with legs straight in front of you and the back upright.
- Rack a kettlebell at one shoulder, wrist straight, elbow close to the body.
- Brace your abs and press the bell straight overhead.
- Lower it back to the shoulder with control; complete the reps and swap arms.
Cues
- Sit tall with the glutes and quads switched on.
- Use a light bell; you have no leg drive to help.
- Keep the ribs down and head through at the top.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to press.
- Letting the bell drift forward of the head.
- Rounding the lower back.
- Using a bell that is too heavy to keep upright.