MN/PE2 and MN/PE3 same issue on both excercises

 

I am well aware this is contrary to the sub-forum rules, but I have same issue with both variations and that's the sit up part. I feel I am not pulling my chest high enough and I compensate that with pushing my upper torso way too forward. I feel like my spine shouldn't be all that rounded at the top of the movement. Thoughts?

Try pulling more slowly and doing holds of 30-60 seconds at the top position, as well as more straddle and pike stretching.

think folding at the hip, in place of sitting up. closing the hip angle can be pretty tough if your glute, hamstring and adductor mobility isnt upto par. invest in stretching these areas and it'll make things better as the mobility improves

Looks like you're rounding the back instead of compressing (hinging at the hips), how's your passive flexibility?

Thanks for suggestions guys.

 

@Murray

 

50 kg Jefferson curls wrist to toes, head to knees in standing pike. Other than that, I haven't done much else, since I was living under the impression I'm doing fine.

http://www.drillsandskills.com/article/16

Check out the drill under "assistance exercise" near the bottom of the page. There a good way to practice compression.

Thanks Murray. Will try.