PurMotion: Core 12 Bar Anti-Rotation Press

This is one of the most deceptive exercise I know.  Adjust the Core 12 bar attachment to about upper abdomen height and hold the bar with both hands at your body’s mid-line.  Push the bar straight out, keeping it and resist the cord pulling you towards the frame.  You should instantly feel your core muscles switch on and brace.  If you don’t feel some core activity, try moving out from the frame a bit to increase the tension in the cable.

About the author

Michael Bento is an Advanced Trainer at the Clubs at Charles River Park. He holds a Masters degree in Human Movement and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist.