Cable Half-Kneeling Pallof Press

The cable Pallof press from a half kneel; with one knee down the hips cannot shift, so the trunk alone resists the turn.

How to do it

Setup

Half-kneeling side-on to a chest-high pulley, knees hip-width, the handle at the sternum.

Steps

Press the handle straight out from the sternum.
Squeeze the glute of the down knee and hold.
Draw the handle back to the chest under control.

Common mistakes

Torso leaning toward the stack: stay tall over the down knee. Knees in one line like a tightrope: set them hip-width for a base. Front knee drifting in: keep it over the foot.

Breathing

Exhale on the press-out, inhale returning.