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What are the benefits of the hollow-body hold?

It activates the entire core, says founder ofKMAK Fitness,Kunal Makwana.

Woman doing a hollow hold on an exercise mat

Kunal Makwana is a personal trainer and the founder of KMAK Fitness.

Use this detailed form guide from Makwana to help you do the move perfectly.

Build endurance by gradually increasing the hold duration as your core strength improves.

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