Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Hollow Body Hold, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis |
| Also | Hip flexors, Obliques |
Setup
Scale by bending knees or raising arms; the pressed-flat lower back is non-negotiable.
How to do it well
- Lower back pressed hard into the floor
- Arms and legs long and hovering
- Breathe shallow, hold the shape
Common mistakes
- Arching the lumbar off the floor
- Chin jammed to the chest
Free programs with Hollow Body Hold
- Bodyweight Full Body (3 day)
- Bodyweight Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Kettlebell Strength (3 day)
- First Pull-up (3 day)
- Bodyweight Advanced (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.