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Cable Rotation Pallof-Press

Strengthen your core with the Pallof Press! Resist rotation for a rock-solid midsection & improved stability. Perfect for all fitness levels.

The Cable Rotation Pallof-Press mainly works the core, with help from the chest and shoulders. You'll need: cable handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Machine
Cable Machine

Cable Rotation Pallof-Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

Secondary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

How to do the Cable Rotation Pallof-Press

  1. Attach a handle to a cable machine and adjust the height to be in line with your chest.

  2. Stand sideways to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart, and grasp the handle with both hands close to your chest.

  3. Step away from the machine until you feel tension on the cable. Your body should be aligned with the cable.

  4. Brace your core and, keeping your arms straight, press the handle straight out from your chest while resisting any rotational force.

  5. Once your arms are fully extended, pause for a moment.

  6. Slowly return the handle back to your chest while maintaining core engagement and resisting rotation.

  7. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Tips: - Keep your hips and shoulders square and facing forward throughout the exercise. - Focus on controlling the movement with your core muscles, avoiding any swinging or momentum. - Begin with a light weight to ensure you can maintain proper form. - Exhale as you press the handle away from you and inhale as you return to the starting position. - This exercise can be made more challenging by increasing the weight or by performing the exercise in a half-kneeling or tall-kneeling position.

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Cable Rotation Pallof-Press FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Rotation Pallof-Press work?

The Cable Rotation Pallof-Press mainly works the core, with help from the chest and shoulders. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis, obliques and transverse abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Rotation Pallof-Press?

Cable handle attachment or cable machine.

What workout day should the Cable Rotation Pallof-Press go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Rotation Pallof-Press variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Pallof-Press, Cable Half Kneeling External Rotation Press, Cable High-Low Woodchopper and Cable Oblique Twist.

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