Good Morning
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.
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Staggered-Stance Good Morning
Staggered-Stance Good Morning is a lower-body strengthening exercise that primarily targets your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings and provides flexibility and balance.
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Instructions
- Standing in a staggered stance, place the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your shoulders. This is your starting position.
- Lean forward at your hips and lower your torso until you feel a stretch in front of your hamstrings. Hold a bow in your lower back. Pause, return to starting position.
Tips
- Keep your lower back slightly arched for safety.
- Don't round your back to bend over. The movement should occur at the hips.
Alternative Exercises
Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge
Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge is a popular lower-body exercise specifically targeting your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This exercise also works to improve the upper body, hip mobility, and core stability.
Plank w Single Leg Raises
A stability-focused plank variation lifting one leg at a time to increase core engagement, glute activation, and balance demands.
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