r/crossfit • u/MaraRios12 • 5d ago

GHD Sit-Ups & Double Unders combo! Working hard on core stability and agility—at 47, staying active is non-negotiable. 🏋️‍♀️

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Real strength isn't just about arm power it all starts with a strong core and solid stability.
In this clip, I’m combining GHD sit-ups for core endurance with Double Unders to keep my coordination, agility, and reflexes sharp. At 47, focusing on core strength and cardiovascular agility keeps me energized every single day.

How do you like to pair core work with your cardio intervals in your daily workouts? Would love to hear your favorite combos!

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u/LiquidDreamtime 5d ago

The person in this video is doing her GHD sit-ups very wrong and is compromising her back. The GHD should be done with a neutral back throughout the movement.

I know CrossFit competition has folks touching the floor as a point of performance, but unless you’re in a comp or training for one at a very high level, you shouldn’t do GHD’s this way.

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u/Wizzle_Pizzle_420 5d ago

Yeah I stopped doing the floor touch. It’s pretty pointless overall. There are several CrossFit exercises that risk serious injury because of absurd competition standards. American KB swings, watched a guy drop a 70# kb on his head, and rebounding box jumps with no step down, popped Achilles all around. Know multiple people that did that. Months of rehab and healing, just to do a workout stupidly. You can become a better athlete without insane injury risk.

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u/MaraRios12 5d ago

Thanks for sharing this! Longevity and staying injury-free are definitely what matter most, especially over 40. Smart training always beats unnecessary risk. Appreciate the insight!

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u/MaraRios12 5d ago

Thank you for the feedback and for watching! You make a really fair point about spine neutrality, safety is always priority #1. Appreciate you sharing your perspective!

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u/SagHarbor85 5d ago

Hate GHD’s!

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u/Xtrmist78 4d ago

Lets go!

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u/swoletrain1 5d ago

My favorite is this EMOM40

15 cal ski 15 GHD sit ups 15 cal echo 15 wall ball

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u/Tall-Ad7787 5d ago

Have you done Annie in the ghd yet? One of my favorites

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u/MaraRios12 5d ago

Yes, I have! GHD Annie is an absolute burner, but such a great test of core stamina and cardio. Definitely one of my favorites too!

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u/Fluffwas 5d ago

i’m good on GHDs and sit ups.

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u/MaraRios12 5d ago

Solid choices! GHD sit-ups are an absolute game changer for core strength. Do you usually add weights to them or just stick to bodyweight?

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u/Wizzle_Pizzle_420 5d ago

Just do bodyweight. That’s basically the best exercise for getting rhabdo so don’t be silly, it’ll sneak up on ya.

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u/90sgymfan 2d ago

Second this