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Pallof press

A isolation exercise for the obliques and abs. Equipment: cable machine.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand side-on to a pulley at chest height.
  2. Press the handle straight out
  3. Don't let it turn you
  4. Hold for a breath

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