Rock Your Core with These 3 Hollow Body Variations
Alo Moves fitness instructor Callie Gullickson demonstrates this core-torching move.
We’re constantly on the lookout for new ab exercises at Alo Moves, and Callie Gullickson’s Core Activation class certainly delivers. Her new 10-minute core workout works through Hollow Body variations that will target your core in 360 degrees. Try these three core-sculpting exercises during your next workout and let us know what you think!
How to Do a Hollow Body Hold
Sit on your mat with your knees bent in front of you and roll back to a C-curve shape. Stretch your arms in front of you, and draw your shoulder blades back.
Roll down to that place of discomfort where you feel your body working. When you hit that spot, straighten your legs out in front of you, draw your arms up by your ears, and hold this position (your body should resemble a banana shape).
Think about hollowing out your stomach. Draw your chin to your chest but leave a little bit of space. Direct any tension in your neck down to your core. Hold for 30 seconds and release.
Modifications for Hollow Body Hold: Bring your arms down by your side.
How to Do Hollow Body Rocks
Assume the Hollow Body Hold position.
Begin to use your core strength to rock forward and back.
Keep space in your chest and chin. You can make these rocks as big or small as you’d like.
How to Do a One-Leg Hollow Body Rock
Assume the Hollow Body Hold position.
Draw your right knee into your chest and meet your right knee with your right elbow.
Extend your left arm up by your ear and extend your left leg out.
Use your core strength to rock forward and back. Keep your elbow glued to your knee. Tuck your chin slightly into your chest. Perform this exercise 10 times and repeat on the other side.
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