Z Press

Z Press Standards

Measured in kg

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 23,220 lifts by Strength Level users
Z Press

Male Z Press Standards (kg)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner26 kg
Novice40 kg
Intermediate58 kg
Advanced78 kg
Elite101 kg

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

What is the average Z Press? The average Z Press weight for a male lifter is 58 kg (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 26 kg (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
501322344966
551525385471
601828425877
652032466382
702335506787
752538537191
802840577596
8530436079100
9032466383104
9534496686108
10037516990112
10539547293116
11041567596119
11543597899123
120456180102126
125476383105129
130496586108133
135516888111136
140537091114139

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.