Technique
- Only the lower back touches the ground - the upper back, hips and legs are hovering above the ground.
- The whole body is tight and forms a nice crescent shape.
- Engage your Abs.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Abs
- Obliques
Secondary
- Pelvis
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Rectus abdominis
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
Equipment
Appears in
Progressions
Hollow body rock
Novice
Rolling compression
Intermediate
Body side roll
Intermediate
Regressions
Tuck-up
Beginner
Hollow body hold arms down
Beginner
Variations
Hollow body crunch
Novice
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