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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.
Set up
Lie on your back, arms reaching up to the ceiling, legs straight up.
Steps
- Press the lower back into the floor
- Slowly lower the arms behind your head and the legs towards the floor
- Stop just before the lower back would lift, and hold
Coaching points
- Lower back stays flat
- Keep breathing
- Shoulders slightly off the floor
Common mistake. Lowering so far that the back arches.
Adjust it
EasierKnees bent, or arms by your sides.
HarderLower the legs further.