How to do the hollow body stretch

Instructions for hollow body:

Start lying flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms over your head.
Simultaneously raise your upper and lower body so that your upper back, arms, and legs rise off the floor.
Keep your chin tucked into your chest and hold the position.

What does hollow body help with?

Strength

What areas does hollow body exercise?

Abdomen, Hips, Quadriceps, Shoulders

How is hollow body performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid hollow body?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Split Lunge Hold
Strength

Split Lunge Hold

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:
Reverse Plank Leg Lift
Strength

Reverse Plank Leg Lift

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended...

Good For:
Lying Side Leg Raise
Strength

Lying Side Leg Raise

Start lying on your left side with your legs toget...

Good For:
Reverse Butterfly
Flexibility

Reverse Butterfly

Start by lying flat on your back, with your knees ...

Good For:
Bicycle Crunch Hold
Strength

Bicycle Crunch Hold

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet fla...

Good For:
Diver
Flexibility

Diver

From a standing or seated position, lock your hand...

Good For:
Neck Rotation
Flexibility

Neck Rotation

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:
Arm Circles
Flexibility

Arm Circles

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms...

Good For:
Lying Figure Four
Flexibility

Lying Figure Four

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat o...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include hollow body: