Banded Squat Pallof Press
BANDED SQUAT PALLOF PRESS
The banded squat pallof press is a core stability exercise that will challenge your anti-rotation core endurance and hip abduction stability. This exercise may help with low back, hip, knee or ankle related issues experienced while doing a loaded squat. Be sure to keep the shoulders stacked above the hips during this exercise, and your full spine in neutral. Loop a band around the knees (above or below), and anchor an exercise band to a band anchor or squat rack next to you at navel height. Hold the free end of the band while holding a mid-squat position, also known as the athletic position. Begin the exercise by pressing both hands forwards until the elbows are straight. Hold this position for up to 10 seconds before pulling your hands back inwards to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved:
Core
transversus abdominis
internal oblique
external oblique
Hip Abductors
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
Erector Spinae
Quadratus Lumborum
Related Conditions:
Squat Related Low Back, Hip, Knee, or Ankle Pain
Squat Hip Shift
Lower Kinetic Pain Syndrome
Descending Pain Syndrome
Mechanical Low Back Pain
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Thoracolumbar Syndrome