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What is Hollow Body Hold?
A core position with a rounded lower back and limbs lifted off the floor.
In context
Hollow Body Hold is a key concept in calisthenics. A core position with a rounded lower back and limbs lifted off the floor. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related calisthenics terms
Common questions.
What does hollow body hold mean?
A core position with a rounded lower back and limbs lifted off the floor.
What category does hollow body hold belong to?
Hollow Body Hold is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does hollow body hold matter for training?
Understanding hollow body hold helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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