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How to do a hollow hold with dumbbell

CoreDumbbellsIntermediate

The hollow hold with a dumbbell held over your chest — same brutal core hold, more load.

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How to do it

  1. 1Lift your shoulders and legs into a hollow shape
  2. 2Hold the dumbbell above your chest
  3. 3Press your lower back into the floor and hold

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