Trunk rotates toward the cable
Obliques cannot resist the rotational pull without the lower body anchor.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Core · Core
Seated Pallof Press
Coaching cues
- Sit on the floor; legs crossed or extended; cable at chest height
- Press handles out; resist rotation throughout
- No hip shift — only the upper body and trunk are tested
- Return to chest; repeat for reps or hold
Common faults 2
Spine rounds during the press
Thoracic kyphosis increases; the anti-rotation becomes anti-flexion.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗