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 work out exercise that targets abs. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Stability / swiss / exercise ball reverse crunches, bosu ball v-ups and side plank hip raises are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as hollow body rock hold. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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