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Hip Abduction 1/2 Squat Pallof Press

HIP ABDUCTION 1/2 SQUAT PALLOF PRESS

This exercise combines doing a banded half squat with a banded Pallof Press. Use a hip circle or miniband and wrap it just above or below the knees to increase glute engagement by adding abduction resistance. The Pallof Press motion is used to train anti-rotation core stability.

Muscles Involved:

  • Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (Hip Abductors)

  • Core

Related Conditions:

  • Squat / Deadlift Related Low Back Pain

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome

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