Glute Ham Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Glute Ham Development Sit-up, GHD Sit-up
How to: Glute Ham Sit-up
- Position yourself on a Glute Ham Developer (GHD) bench with your feet secured.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- Lower your upper body towards the ground in a controlled manner.
- Engage your core to lift your torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Hyperextending the back during the movement.
- Not fully engaging the abdominal muscles.
- Lifting legs excessively off the ground as you come up.
Modifications
- Perform on a softer surface or use an exercise mat for comfort.
- Decrease the range of motion if you feel discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Controlled movement is key—avoid using momentum.
- Focus on form rather than speed.
Glute Ham Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
waist
exercise
bodyweight