Z Press

Z Press Standards

Measured in lb

Z Press strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Z Press standards are based on 23,182 lifts by Strength Level users
Z Press

Male Z Press Standards (lb)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner58 lb
Novice89 lb
Intermediate127 lb
Advanced173 lb
Elite223 lb

How much should I be able to Z Press? (lb)

What is the average Z Press? The average Z Press weight for a male lifter is 127 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Z Press? Male beginners should aim to lift 58 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.

Barbell weights include the weight of the bar, normally 20 kg / 44 lb.

By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
110284875108144
120335583117156
130386191127166
140436899136177
1504874106145187
1605380113153196
1705885120161205
1806391127169214
1906797134176222
20072102140184231
21076107146191239
22081113152197246
23085118158204254
24089123164211261
25093127169217268
26097132175223275
270101137180229282
280105141185235288
290109146190241294
300113150195246301
310116155200252307

How many sets and reps of Z Press should I do?

These are the most popular Z Press workouts done by male lifters:

3x10 26%
3x8 12%
3x5 5%
2x10 5%
8x6 5%

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What do the strength standards mean?

Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.