Hollow Body L3

How To

This is a progression of Hollow Body L2, but instead of arms right by your side, move your arms straight next to your ears, keeping a solid form. Make sure to squeeze your bottom in to engage the core.

Continue to breathe and make sure not to allow any space to develop between your low back and the floor. If this is not happening, go back and focus on Hollow Body L2.

Tips

Tip 1

Press your lower back into the floor by drawing your belly button down and in. Lift your shoulders off the floor by elongating your spine and actively contracting your abs. Lower your legs to the lowest point where you still can keep your back in the ground. Straighten your arms overhead. You should be in the shape of a banana with just your lower back and hips on the ground.

Tip 2

The handstand requires overhead hand positioning, intense core strength, and a straight, stacked spine in order to stay still, which is the exact body positioning that this hold demands.

Tip 3

The second your back starts arching, stop or move to an easier variation with legs or hands closer to your core.