Helix

Pallof Press

Pallof Press, start positionStart
Pallof Press, peak positionPeak
Start and peak positions for Pallof Press. © Gym visual.
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PrimarySecondaryTertiary

Muscles worked

ObliquesPrimary · 100%
AbsSecondary · 50%

Equipment

Functional Trainer

How to log the weight

Stack pin

Log the number where you set the pin on the stack.

Recovery window

~54h for the primary movers

Obliques~54h
Abs~54h
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Programming notes

Pallof Press is driven by the obliques, with abs assisting. Give the primary movers roughly 54 hours before loading them hard again. In the same session it pairs cleanly with Barbell Bench Press, whose primary movers don't overlap with anything this exercise works.

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