Pallof press

[Kellyro77]

My chriopractor/sports doc recommended this exercise for me after I came in last week expressing tightness across my lower back. This is a problem I've had for years and years - it sometimes subsides, but it can start to get aggravated again when I bump up the amount of physical activity I've been doing.

He's not having me do it with the weight - just simply the pressing out motion with the band to the side of me. It's really wild how much my core activates with this.

Thought I'd share it if anyone out there feels like they need better stability in their back and perhaps most of your normal core exercises aren't quite hitting the spot.

How to do the Pallof Press on Athean X

 

[Irolnnyl]

I really like these, but only recently started doing them. I use the tubing handles that were added to the clearance sale at the last minute. The movement is kind of subtle, and doesn’t aggravate shoulders like some other core movements

 

[Debinmi]

I like these also. There's often a version included in all the NROL books except they use a cable machine. The second exercise is similar to Farmer Carrys using a dumbbell or kettlebell. To increase the balance challenge, walking lunges could be done with one dumbell, then switched to other side on the way back.