Band Pallof Press
Muscles worked
- External Oblique
- Transverse Abdominis
- Internal Oblique
- Rectus Abdominis
- CategoryCore
- Default target3 sets × 10–12 reps per side
- EquipmentBand
- Movement patternCore
- Training stylesStrength
- LevelBeginner-friendly
Technique
Setup
Anchor the band at chest height. Stand side-on to the anchor and hold the band with both hands at your sternum.
Movement
Press your hands straight out in front of your chest and hold briefly — the band will try to rotate you toward the anchor. Resist, then return.
Form Tip
This is an anti-rotation exercise: nothing should move except your arms. Brace like you are about to be nudged.
Increase Difficulty
Step further from the anchor or hold each press 5 seconds.
Decrease Difficulty
Step closer to the anchor.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.