Description
Static core exercise to strengthen the abdominal wall and trunk stability.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Place your supports beneath your shoulders and keep your neck long.
- Align your shoulders, pelvis and ankles.
- Contract your glutes and abdominals before starting the hold.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Maintain a stable body line without moving your pelvis.
- Breathe regularly without releasing the contraction.
- End the set as soon as your alignment deteriorates.
Technique cue
Neutral pelvis and calm breathing throughout the hold.
Common mistakes- letting the pelvis drop
- raising the hips too high
- bending the neck out of alignment
- holding the breath
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Holding with an arched back overloads the lower back.