How to do a hollow hold to v-sit

CoreBodyweightIntermediate

Move between a hollow hold and a V-sit — a flowing move that keeps your core working through the whole range.

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How to do it

1Start in a hollow hold, shoulders and legs low
2Fold up into a V-sit, reaching toward your feet
3Lower back to the hollow with control

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