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Pallof press

Secondary: Shoulders

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Strength

6–8

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

8–12

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

12–15

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Stand side-on to the cable, press the handle straight out.
  • Resist rotation; keep the ribs stacked.
  • Hold briefly with arms long, then return.

Common mistakes

  • Twisting with the cable
  • Shrugging
  • Using a load you cannot own

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