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Unlike some of the gimmicky core moves<\/a> trending online, the Pallof press is nice and simple \u2013 and visually unexciting in comparison. But don\u2019t be fooled. It\u2019s one of the most effective core exercises you can do for real strength and stability. <\/p>\n

Rated by top PTs, the Pallof press is a low-impact, anti-rotational exercise that targets your deep abdominal muscles, protects your spine and mimics real-life movement patterns. It\u2019s typically performed using a cable machine or long-loop resistance band<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Every single one of my clients will have some sort of variation of a Pallof in their programme,\u2019 says personal trainer and women\u2019s online coach Sana Shirvani. Why? Because it\u2019s incredibly effective at training your core to resist movement. <\/p>\n

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\u2018While you perform the exercise, your job is to avoid twisting or turning through your torso,\u2019 Shirvani explains. \u2018You\u2019re training your core to fight against resistance, stay still and strong through the trunk, and resist being pulled towards the anchor point.\u2019 This improves balance, supports your spine and helps prevent injury.<\/p>\n

What muscles does the Pallof press work?<\/p>\n

\u2018One of the reasons I love a Pallof press is that it looks super simple but fires up multiple muscle groups,\u2019 says Shirvani. The move primarily targets the obliques<\/a> \u2013 the large muscles on either side of your torso \u2013 which are the main anti-rotation drivers. \u2018It also recruits the transverse abdominals, the deepest layer of the core that acts like a corset, and the rectus abdominals, the \u201csix-pack\u201d muscles you can see,\u2019 she explains. \u2018The final key player is the glute medius, which keeps your hips steady and prevents side-to-side rocking.\u2019<\/p>\n

In short: it\u2019s a full core stability exercise that engages everything from your shoulders<\/a> to your hips \u2013 all while being gentle on your joints.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of the Pallof press?<\/p>\n

The Pallof press, says Shirvani, is a hugely underrated move. \u2018Every time you press the band forward, your body wants to rotate \u2013 your core has to work hard to fight that rotation,\u2019 she says. \u2018Over time, this strengthens your deep stabilisers, leading to better posture<\/a>, lifting mechanics and a stronger lower back.\u2019<\/p>\n

Regularly including the Pallof press in your workouts can:<\/p>\n