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Cable Pallof Press

A accessory isolation movement for core.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

shoulders

Set up

Stand side-on to a cable and hold the handle at the chest.

Execute

Press the hands forward without allowing the torso to rotate.

Return to the chest while maintaining the same square stance.

Coaching cues

• Stay square.
• Exhale as the arms extend.

Common mistakes

• Choosing load that twists the hips.
• Shrugging while pressing.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.