Sit-ups for 2021 CFA

[ilovebrownbears]

Hi! I'm preparing for the CFA at NASS/SLE (hopefully), and I've seen a lot of different information on the sit-ups. I'm not sure if its sit ups (feet under something, elbows to mid-thigh) or simple crunches (feet not under something, just getting shoulder blades off the ground). If anyone could give me a solid answer I'd hugely appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[ImpossibleInc]

Feet under something, during the test someone will hold your feet down, arms crossed and your elbows touching from mid to upper thigh

 

[ilovebrownbears]

wow thank you for the quick response! very good to know

 

[txfwindian]

check this out..

 

[Meowspike13]

I recommend looking at Stew Smith's CFA/fitness videos on Youtube. They help a lot with working on your physicality. They've helped me prepare for fitness; so I highly recommend him.

 

[Candidate25]

Just a heads up, the sit ups are switched out with a plank at the academy for the pft

 

[ilovebrownbears]

Just a heads up, the sit ups are switched out with a plank at the academy for the pft

I think I had heard that somewhere. Good to know, thank you!

 

[txfwindian]

the CFA has not changed, OP's question relates to CFA.

 

[ilovebrownbears]

the CFA has not changed, OP's question relates to CFA.

that's ok, I noticed. all in the spirit of preparedness

 

[Computerman21]

I found that keeping your core engaged for the duration of your situps is helpful.

 

[ilovebrownbears]

I found that keeping your core engaged for the duration of your situps is helpful.

good tip also congratulations!

 

[Candidate25]

that's ok, I noticed. all in the spirit of preparedness

I totally understand! I was informed of that from my Mid when I started preparing. No harm in preparing for more!

 

[St.Katherine]

Just a heads up, the sit ups are switched out with a plank at the academy for the pft

Yes. I think the applicant was referring to CFA. At this point in time, the plank is still in lala land.