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How to do a GHD Sit Up to Parallel to improve your performance in CrossFit WODS.

Set up for GHD Sit Up to Parallel

  • Begin by sitting on the GHD table with the hips slightly off the pad and knees unlocked.

Points of Performance for GHD Sit Up to Parallel

  • Initiate the movement by extending the hips and descending down to parallel.
  • Drive the knees down and flex back up.

Tips and Tricks

  • When descending into the sit-up be sure to use control
  • Allow the knee drive to initiate the sit-up
  • Throughout the entire movement, keep the toes pointed straight up while fixed in the GHD
  • Inhale as you descend, exhale as you sit-up