Difficulty: Medium
Impact Level: Low
Target Body Parts: abs
How to do Hollow Body
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Lay on your back with your legs straight and arms above your head. Pull your belly button toward your spine, press your lower back in the ground and squeeze your core, focusing on pulling your ribcage down toward your pelvis. Roll your shoulders and upper back off the floor, simultaneously lift your legs and arms off the floor. Keep your fingers and toes pointed. Hold this position.
Keep your head and arms in alignment at all times Legs and arms remain straight throughout. Do not allow your lower back to raise off the floor.
How to make Hollow Body easier
To practice pressing your lower back into the floor try Elevated Crunches.
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