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Gymnastics

Hollow Hold

Static hollow body position. Lying on your back, you hold your shoulders and legs just off the floor in a banana shape. This is the base tension for kipping and many gymnastics skills.

Category
Gymnastics
Muscles
Abs, Core
Equipment
none

How to do the Hollow Hold, step by step

  1. Lie on your back.
  2. Press your lower back firmly into the floor.
  3. Lift your shoulders and straight legs slightly.
  4. Reach your arms back next to your ears.
  5. Hold the tension steady and keep breathing.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Lower back lifting offraise your legs higher or bend your knees.
  • Tense necklook toward your feet with your chin slightly tucked.
  • Holding your breathkeep breathing steadily.

How to scale the Hollow Hold

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Knees bent
  • Arms by your sides
  • Legs held higher

Also known as

Hollow

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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