Moves/DB Hollow body press

DB Hollow body press

ID: 893

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Exercise Types:
Upper Push, Core Resist
Contraindications:
Shoulder Issues/Mobility
Equipment:
Dumbbell
Applicability:
Group
Superset?:
Yes
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.
  2. 2. Foot position and leg drive reinforce stability even in upper-body movements.
  3. 3. Grip width affects emphasis — closer grip loads triceps more, wider loads chest more.
  4. 4. Maintain lat tension throughout to create a stable platform for the press.

Regression:

Perform a wall push against a vertical surface to learn shoulder packing with zero load.

Progression:

Add weight, increase tempo on the eccentric, or progress to a single-arm variation for greater stability demand.

Common Problems:

Elbows flaring wide — keep at 45 degrees from the torso to protect the shoulder. Arching lower back — engage abs and glutes.