The Cable Machine Pillar Attachment is a short straight metal bar that can be used for pressing exercises and wood chopping movements. You can use it single or dual handed and the knurling provides a secure grip so you can perform the movements with ease and comfort.

Using a pillar attachment on a cable machine allows for versatile, loaded core exercises that enhance stability, strength, and rotational and anti-rotational power.

Three Great Pillar Attachment Exercises

Pallof Press

The pallof press is a great anti-rotation exercise that works both the transverse and rectus abdominis. It’s the perfect way to load a core exercise.

• Attach the pillar to the cable pulley on a Functional Trainer and set it to chest height. Stand sidewards on the machine, holding the handle with both hands.

• Step away from the cable to create tension and hold the pillar attachment directly against your chest. Stand with your feet hips width apart and a small bend in your knees.

• Brace your core and press the cable directly forward until your arms are fully extended. Press the bar multiple times before you move your feet and return to the machine.

Standing Wood Chop

This is a rotation movement that targets the internal and external obliques. Loading it using a cable is a great way to progressively overload the exercise and build core strength.

• Attach the pillar to a high cable pulley and stand sideways on from the machine, holding the bar horizontally with both hands.

• Step away from the Cable Machine so your arms are fully extended to create tension, holding the pillar above your shoulder, higher than head height.

• Brace your core and pull the cable attachment in a diagonal direction across your body. Draw the pillar back to the start position and repeat.

Kneeling Wood Chop

The kneeling variation is an advancement from a traditional wood chop and works similar muscle groups. Use this variation if you want to mix up your training.

• Attach the pillar to the cable pulley and set it above head height. Half kneel on the ground sideways to the machine with the leg closest to the machine on the floor.

• Grasp the pillar with both hands and extend your arms out in front of your body. Brace your core and pull the pillar diagonally across, keeping your arms fully extended.

• Twist back to the starting position and repeat. 

The cable machine pillar attachment is a handy piece of kit for anyone looking to develop their core and improve their pressing power with minimal additional home gym equipment.

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