How to Do Landmine Hollow Hold

Landmine Hollow Hold is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Hollow Hold

  1. 01Lie supine on the floor while gripping the end of the landmine sleeve with both hands directly above the chest.
  2. 02Lift the shoulder blades and legs six inches off the floor while pressing the lower back firmly into the ground.
  3. 03Extend the arms overhead until the landmine bar is behind the crown of the head.
  4. 04Exhale sharply and hold the position while maintaining a rigid core for the prescribed duration.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Hollow Hold

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid letting the lower back arch away from the floor by actively pressing the lumbar spine into the mat throughout the hold.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Hollow Hold questions

What muscles does Landmine Hollow Hold work?

Landmine Hollow Hold is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Hollow Hold correctly?

Lie supine on the floor while gripping the end of the landmine sleeve with both hands directly above the chest. Lift the shoulder blades and legs six inches off the floor while pressing the lower back firmly into the ground. Extend the arms overhead until the landmine bar is behind the crown of the head. Exhale sharply and hold the position while maintaining a rigid core for the prescribed duration.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Hollow Hold?

Avoid letting the lower back arch away from the floor by actively pressing the lumbar spine into the mat throughout the hold.

Is Landmine Hollow Hold suitable for beginners?

Landmine Hollow Hold is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Landmine Hollow Hold?

No. Landmine Hollow Hold is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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