Pallof Press

Step-by-step technique for Pallof Press, an exercise for transverse abs using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand side-on to a cable at chest height, gripping the handle with both hands.
  2. Hold the handle at your chest.
  3. Press your arms straight out and resist the rotation.
  4. Pull back under control and switch sides.
Coach tip: The whole point is to NOT rotate. Resist it.

Muscles worked

Primary: Transverse Abs
Secondary: Obliques

Pallof Press is a strength exercise that loads the transverse abs using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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