Bodyweight

Hollow Body Rock

Animated demonstration of the Hollow Body Rock

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Hollow Body Rock

Main muscles

  • Rectus Abdominis
  • Transverse Abdominis

Also working

  • External Obliques
  • Iliopsoas
  • Internal Obliques
  • Rectus Femoris

What it is

Holding a hollow body position, you rock back and forth along the spine without breaking the shape. It builds the same core tension as the hollow hold, with movement. Keep the lower back pressed in.

Technique tips

  • Set a tight hollow body first
  • Arms by the ears, legs straight
  • Rock as one piece
  • Keep the lower back rounded into the floor

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.

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