Hollow Body Hold Progression (The Path to Six Pack Abs)

Whether you're looking for a core workout at home, lower back pain relief, a stronger handstand, or just want to chisel that six-pack or get your flat belly back for the new year, the hollow body hold is a great exercise you can do anywhere, at any time, with no gym. While training Aamir Khan for his roles in Dhoom 3 and PK, we constantly performed exercises that rely on having a solid hollow body hold. Handstands, pushups, pullups, hollow swings, the list goes on and on. Developing functional core strength is crucial for weight lifting, sports, gymnastics, dance, and even fat loss. The hollow body position is a true foundation of so many other bodyweight exercises, as well as a great way to work on core strength and stability. Learning how to do a hollow body is simple, but it's important to follow a few guidelines to protect your neck and lower back, as well as to build a strong foundation that will allow you to actually integrate the hollow body hold into countless other abdominal exercises. In this video, we'll walk you clearly through the entire progression, as well as share some tips for folks with neck pain, or those working toward a handstand. All you need is a spot on the floor, so let's dive right in!