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How to do GHD Back Extensions to increase your strength and improve your performance in CrossFit WODS.

Set up for GHD Back Extensions

  • Start face down on the GHD Table with the hips free of the pad.

Points of Performance for GHD Back Extensions

  • Flex with the hip to 90 degrees.
  • Extend back up to parallel.

Tips and Tricks

  • In the starting position, be sure to keep the glutes and hamstrings engaged
  • Make sure the toes are pointing straight down through out the entire movement
  • This movement is not intended for speed, use good control for both flexion and extension of the back
  • Imagine flexing and extending the spine one vertebra at a time