Beginner
Good Morning
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Good Morning works for muscle groups along the backside of your body, including your hamstrings, gluteus maximus, erector spinae, and lower back muscles. Good morning exercises can increase your leg and back strength when done properly.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Start with a barbell at shoulder level. Shift the bar to the back of the shoulders as in a squat, not the top of the shoulders. Keep your back straight with your shoulder blades together, and your knees slightly bent. Step away from the counter. -
Step 2
Start by bending your hips back while leaning almost parallel. Keep your back arched and your cervical spine in the correct position. -
Step 3
Do the opposite, stretching your hips with your glutes and hamstrings. Continue until you return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Good Morning targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Spinal Erectors as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- The range of motion in the lift will be largely determined by the person's mobility as well as their ability to maintain a neutral spinal position.
- Experiment with a "false" (i.e., no thumb) grip, as this helps with elbow and wrist problems for some people.
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