Pallof Press primarily works the anti-rotation core. It is categorized as a rotation movement and uses Resistance bands and Cable machine.
- Primary muscles
- anti-rotation core
- Equipment
- Resistance bands and Cable machine
- Movement pattern
- rotation
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Pallof Press
- Press out, resist the twist
- Slow out, slow in
Common mistakes
- Rotating toward the anchor
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is anti-rotation core. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Dead Bug
Harder option: Band Chop / Rotation
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Dead Bug · Band Chop / Rotation · Side Plank
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