Pallof Press

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Pallof Press — Cable Abdominals exercise demonstration
Pallof Press — Cable Abdominals exercise demonstration
Body part
Waist
Target
Abdominals
Equipment
Cable
Secondary
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Instructions

  1. 1Connect a standard handle to a tower, and—if possible—position the cable to shoulder height. If not, a low pulley will suffice.
  2. 2With your side to the cable, grab the handle with both hands and step away from the tower. You should be approximately arm's length away from the pulley, with the tension of the weight on the cable.
  3. 3With your feet positioned hip-width apart and knees slightly bent, hold the cable to the middle of your chest. This will be your starting position.
  4. 4Press the cable away from your chest, fully extending both arms. You core should be tight and engaged.
  5. 5Hold the repetition for several seconds before returning to the starting position.
  6. 6At the conclusion of the set, repeat facing the other direction.

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