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Pallof press

You stand sideways to a cable and press the handle straight out in front of you while the cable tries to rotate you. Core strength against rotation, exactly what you need for squats and deadlifts.

Feels in
Deep abs, obliques
Needed
Cable machine or a band

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Injury prevention —

Choose so little weight that you can stay still; the exercise is about not moving.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Pallof press train?

Deep abs, obliques

What do you need for the Pallof press?

Cable machine or a band

How do you avoid injuries in the Pallof press?

Choose so little weight that you can stay still; the exercise is about not moving.

Take this exercise further

Put it in your own training program

More exercises for the same muscles

General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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