How to Do Cable Pallof Press

Form Cues

1. 1

   Stand side on to the cable at chest height, press straight out and hold briefly resisting any rotation

2. 2

   The anti-rotation is the entire point of the exercise

3. 3

   Stand far enough from the machine to feel real rotational tension

4. 4

   Return the handle to your chest with the same control as the press

Common Mistakes

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  Letting the body rotate toward the cable — brace harder and keep the torso completely square throughout the press

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  Standing too close to the anchor, reducing the rotational demand on the core

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  Rushing through reps without pausing at full extension, where the anti-rotation strength is built