1 OF OUR TOP 4 AB EXERCISES: PALLOF PRESS
As promised from our previous post, here is the first of four of our top abdominal exercises that won't harm your lower back.
Want to train your ABS in an efficient, functional way?
As mentioned in the previous Sit-up post, you all know (unlike most personal trainers), I am no fan of traditional sit-ups. So here is the first of 4 alternatives that will hit your abs hard and give you that burn that you probably desire. As well as increase the function of your core area if done correctly.
1. PALLOF PRESS:
This is a killer exercise for the OBLIQUES!
Kneel down side on to either a light powerband or a cable (I would start with 10kg and go from there, this is harder than it looks!). You only need a small amount of tension if using the Powerband. Keep your hips locked out and hold the cable/powerband level with the bottom of your sternum. As you breathe out, extend the arms and lockout the elbows. The band/cable will want to pull you across to the attachment, the aim is to not let it, make sure you don't hold your breath or flex the hips, if you do then back off the band a bit or lower the weight.
Once this is manageable then try hold the arms out for a count of 5 seconds whilst still breathing.
