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Casto Juan-Recio1, Amaya Prat-Luri1, Heidy Rondón-Espinosa1
1Sports Research Centre, Department of Sport Sciences, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Avda. de la Universidad s/n, 03202 Alicante, Spain.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|February 26, 2025
Summary
The Pallof press exercise is more challenging on unstable surfaces like a hemisphere ball and in a standing position. This research helps in controlling training load and progressing core stability exercises for active individuals.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Pallof press variations are common for core stability but lack defined intensity levels.
- Difficulty and progression of Pallof press variations are not well-established.
- Objective assessment of core stability challenge is needed for training load control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare and rank the postural control challenge of five isometric Pallof press variations.
- To investigate sex differences in lumbopelvic postural control during the exercise.
- To provide data for controlled training load and exercise progression.
Main Methods:
- Twelve physically active participants performed five isometric Pallof press variations.
- Smartphone accelerometers on the pelvis measured postural control demands.
- Repeated measure ANOVA analyzed exercise variations and sex differences.
Main Results:
- Exercise variations significantly affected postural control challenge; sex did not.
- Pallof press on a hemisphere ball (standing or tandem) significantly increased demands.
- Standing tandem stance on the floor also showed higher demands than kneeling.
Conclusions:
- Performing the Pallof press in standing and on unstable surfaces increases exercise difficulty.
- This ranking aids in modulating training load and establishing progressions.
- Findings are applicable to both male and female physically active individuals.
