MOVEMENT GUIDE / BAND
Pallof press
Press hands forward without letting the band turn you.
Target muscles
Abdominals, obliques and trunk stabilizers
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Press hands forward without letting the band turn you. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Rotating the trunk
Alternative
Dead bug
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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