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Started by Jamie12345, May 15, 2015 · 8 Replies · 499 Views
I'm not quite sure what is happening in HS/PE4.
Are the hands just resting on the ground? If yes, this seems to be a very relaxing state for me.... so much so that I feel I could stay there for hours. Is there something I'm missing?
Is it this easy for everyone?
Keep your hands just off the ground.
and build up the weight upto 25-35lbs. 
Make sure that your chest is hollow, your hips have PPT, and your hands are shoulder width. This movement is pretty easy if you don't maintain those cues.
Just to clarify this exercise. Is this basically a hollow body hold because all the cues are the same? Only difference is the stick/weighted bar on hands.
Juginabi said:Just to clarify this exercise. Is this basically a hollow body hold because all the cues are the same? Only difference is the stick/weighted bar on hands.
essentially, yes. your upper back is in contact with the ground, while doing PPT and holding the bar.
and your feet are touching the ground correct? This would make it different from a hollow body hold
About this move - I barely the the hip flexor flexibility for full contact with the floor. Would it be acceptable to bend my knees a little until I have the flexibility to really feel that I am pushing down my pelvis?
On this thread: https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/forum/topic/11594-pe4-confusion-concering-the-flat-back-position/?hl=%2Bbent+%2Bknees