isometric · intermediate
Hollow Body Hold
Also called: Hollow Hold, Hollow Rock Hold
Coaching cues
- Press the lower back into the floor and keep it glued there
- Ribs down, pelvis tucked
- Reach arms and legs long
- Only lower the legs as far as the back stays flat
Common mistakes
- Lower back peeling off the floor
- Legs dropped so low the back arches
- Chin jammed to the chest
- Holding the breath
Take care with: lower back. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Boat Pose
Harder: Tuck L-Sit