The hollow position – this is a gymnastics term and somewhat of a misnomer. You see, you don’t actually suck your gut in. No way is this stable. In the hollow position you actually want to brace your abs as if someone is gonna punch you.
To experience this whole body position, do the following. First lay down on the floor face up. Tuck your pelvis forward. At the same time the small of your back should remain on the floor. Now – don’t sit up – but just try to shorten the distance between your pelvis and your sternum – the chest bone. Lift your straight legs a bit off the ground.
Next have your arms extended beside your ears and raise your head and shoulders a tad above the floor.
Did you know that the hollow position is probably one of the biggest secrets of the gymnasts? It allows them to concentrate together the strength of all of the muscles of the front of the body. The Arch Position does the same for power lifters by giving them control over the muscles of the back of the body. Another secret – most guys that pose for ab shots do the hollow position to show of their abs.
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STRENGTH: Pull Day Wendler
WOD: "Isabel"
For Time:
-30 Snatches (135/85)
CASH OUT: Hollow Position (Hangin, Laying, Standing)
