Hollow Rock demonstration

Hollow Rock

Learn how to do the Hollow Rock with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals.

How to Perform Hollow Rock

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on an exercise mat and extend your arms overhead.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and press your lower back into the floor.

  3. 3

    Raise your arms, shoulders, and legs off the floor to form a hollow body shape.

  4. 4

    Take a breath and begin rocking forward and backward in a controlled motion, exhaling as you do.

  5. 5

    Keep your lower back pressed toward the floor throughout.

  6. 6

    Continue for the desired number of reps or time.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions