Description
Anti-rotation core exercise to strengthen trunk stability.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the pulley height to maintain a natural path.
- Stand upright with your feet planted and pelvis neutral.
- Keep your arms in front of you and shoulders down.
- Brace your abdominals before starting.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Push your hands forward without letting your torso rotate.
- Hold a firm contraction at the most challenging point.
- Return slowly while maintaining the same alignment.
- Maintain continuous tension and control the return into the stretch.
Technique cue
Resist trunk rotation on every repetition.
Common mistakes- rotating the trunk
- letting the pelvis follow the movement
- raising the shoulders
- returning too quickly
- letting the load pull back suddenly
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Insufficient trunk bracing can overload the lower back.