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How to Do Hollow Body Hold

Gymnastics core hold for full-front ab strength.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Core

Step by step

  1. 1Lie on your back with arms overhead.
  2. 2Lift shoulders and legs off the floor, pressing the lower back down.
  3. 3Hold the banana shape.

Common mistakes

  • Lower back lifting off the floor.
  • Tucking the chin too hard.

Alternatives

  • Plank starting position
    PlankBeginner
  • Side Plank starting position
    Side PlankIntermediate
  • Plank Shoulder Taps starting position
    Plank Shoulder TapsIntermediate
  • Dead Bug starting position
    Dead BugBeginner

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