Palloff Press / Oblique Iso Hold
How to Do Palloff Press / Oblique Iso Hold
- Stand with your left side next to a cable machine (you can also tie a resistance band to a wall). You should be side by side with the cable or band. Take the handle in your left hand.
- Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Your feet will be shoulder width apart. Clasp the handle with both hands. Begin by pushing the handle out in front of you.
- Feel the tension in your abs and obliques. Hold this position for the prescribed amount of time. Slowly bring the handle back towards your body.
Related Abs And Obliques Exercises
Palloff Press / Oblique Iso Hold Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Palloff Press / Oblique Iso Hold targets abs and obliques and also works biceps and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: cable station.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated cat cow, captain's chair leg / knee / hip raises and stability / swiss / exercise ball crunches. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
Use this exercise in a workout
Want to use this exercise in a full routine? Our WorkoutLabs Fit workout app lets you follow ready-made home and gym workout plans or build custom workouts with exercises like this. Try it free today.
Exercise illustration licensing: Our exercise and yoga pose illustrations (static and animated) are selectively available for licensing for commercial and non-commercial projects. Visit our exercise illustrations licensing page for detailed information and to submit in inquiry.



