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Pallof Press

How to do the Pallof Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

IsolationCableBeginnerPull
Primary muscles

Abs

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Step by step

How to do the Pallof Press

  1. 1

    Connect a standard handle to a tower, and—if possible—position the cable to shoulder height. If not, a low pulley will suffice.

  2. 2

    With 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. 3

    With 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. 4

    Press the cable away from your chest, fully extending both arms. You core should be tight and engaged.

  5. 5

    Hold the repetition for several seconds before returning to the starting position.

  6. 6

    At the conclusion of the set, repeat facing the other direction.

In Ascend

Log it, see it on your body.

Every Pallof Press set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your abs volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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