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Resistance Band Horizontal Pallof Press

Core-resistance drill that develops trunk control against unwanted rotation using a resistance band, with emphasis on the obliques and core.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the resistance band with both hands, standing parallel to where the band is anchored.
  2. 02With a slight bend in your knees, engage your core and press the band straight out in front of you, keeping your arms level with your shoulders.
  3. 03Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  4. 04Repeat for the prescribed repetitions, then switch sides.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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