Abs
Hollow Hold
Intermediate
Bodyweight
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Lie on your back and press your lower back into the floor.
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Lift your head, shoulders and both legs slightly off the ground.
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Reach your arms overhead, or keep them by your thighs for an easier version.
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Hold the banana shape while breathing in short, steady breaths.
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Come down as soon as the lower back starts to lift.
Common mistakes
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A gap opening between the lower back and the floor.
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Keeping the legs too low before the core is strong enough.
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Holding your breath until your face turns red.
Tips
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Raise the legs higher to make the hold easier.
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Start at 15-second holds and add five seconds each week.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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