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Hollow Body to Toe-Tap

The Hollow Body to Toe-Tap mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Hollow Body to Toe-Tap Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Obliques

How to do the Hollow Body to Toe-Tap

Setup

  • Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat.

  • Extend your legs straight up toward the ceiling so your body forms an 'L' shape.

  • Engage your core to press your lower back into the mat.

Execution

  • Lift your upper back and shoulders off the ground by contracting your abdominal muscles.

  • Reach your arms toward your toes while keeping your legs steady in the air.

  • Return to the starting position by slowly lowering your upper back without completely relaxing your core engagement.

  • Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring continuous tension in your midsection.

Hollow Body to Toe-Tap FAQs

What muscles does the Hollow Body to Toe-Tap work?

The Hollow Body to Toe-Tap mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Hollow Body to Toe-Tap?

None. The Hollow Body to Toe-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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