Hollow body hold, illustrated in 3 steps
Lie on your back with your arms overhead.

Core

Hollow body hold

A gentle hold for your core, done on the floor. About 30 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds
Works
core

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How to do hollow body hold

  1. Set

    Lie on your back with your arms overhead.

  2. 1

    Press your lower back into the floor.

  3. 2

    Lift your shoulders and legs into a shallow curve.

  4. 3

    Breathe slowly while you hold.

Take care. Bend your knees or lower your legs if your back lifts off the floor.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.