Trunk rotates toward the cable during the hold
Obliques and deep core cannot maintain the isometric demand.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Core · Core
Cable Anti-Rotation Hold (Iso Pallof)
Coaching cues
- Stand perpendicular to cable; press handles out and hold
- Resist all rotation — trunk stays square for the entire hold
- Brace hard; breathe behind the brace
- Hold 10–30 seconds; switch sides
Common faults 2
Hips shift laterally toward the cable
QL and lateral hip dominate rather than the rotary core.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗