Detailed description of how to perform a resistance band Pallof press:
1. **Setup**:
– Attach a resistance band to a sturdy anchor point at chest height.
– Stand perpendicular to the anchor point, holding the band with both hands at your chest.
– Step away from the anchor point until there is tension in the band, and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. **Execution**:
– **Starting Position**: Begin with your hands holding the band close to your chest, elbows bent.
– **Pressing**: Engage your core and press the band straight out in front of you, extending your arms fully. The band will try to pull you towards the anchor point, so resist the rotation.
– **Hold**: Hold the extended position for a moment, keeping your core tight and resisting the band’s pull.
– **Returning**: Slowly bring your hands back to your chest, maintaining control and keeping your core engaged.
3. **Form Tips**:
– Keep your shoulders down and back, and avoid shrugging them during the movement.
– Focus on maintaining a stable and upright posture throughout the exercise.
– Control the movement to engage your core muscles effectively.
– Breathe out as you press the band away from your chest, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
This exercise targets your core, specifically the obliques, and helps improve stability and anti-rotational strength.