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Hollow body hold

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 3 minOn your own

Lying on your back with the arms and legs held off the floor and the lower back pressed down. Strength for the front of the trunk.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Lie on your back, arms reaching up to the ceiling, legs straight up.

Steps

  1. Press the lower back into the floor
  2. Slowly lower the arms behind your head and the legs towards the floor
  3. Stop just before the lower back would lift, and hold

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Knees bent, or arms by your sides.

Harder

Lower the legs further.