Hollow Body Rock Hold
- Lie down on a padded surface. Have your arms extended above your head with your feet straight out in front of you. Point the toes down and forward.
- Begin the movement by contracting the core. Simultaneously, move the hands and feet up. Keep the legs and arms straight.
- With your gaze straight ahead, bring your chest and legs off of the ground, focusing all of the tension in your core. Hold this position for as long as you can. Afterward, slowly return to the starting position.
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Hollow body rock hold is a at-home exercise that targets abs. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Battle rope double arm slams, stability / swiss / exercise ball leg lifts and medicine ball chest pass. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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