Hollow Body Hold

Lock into a hollow body hold to train rock-solid core tension for everything from handstands to pull-ups.

Intermediate Floor Isometrics
Hollow Body Hold
Difficulty
Intermediate
Position
Floor
Type
Isometrics
Sides
Single position
Hold time
30–60 s per set in our routines
Targets ShouldersHipsQuadricepsAbdomen

How to do the Hollow Body Hold

  1. Lie on your back with arms reaching overhead and legs extended.
  2. Engage your core, lifting head, shoulders, arms, and legs off the floor to form a gentle C shape.
  3. Balance on your lower back and hold the position with steady breathing.

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Stretching Workout App

Practice the Hollow Body Hold with voice guided audio in the Stretching Workout app.

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