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Zercher Good Morning

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Zercher Good Morning

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Zercher Good Morning is an upper body, lower body, and hip strengthening exercise. It is a great movement to build the quads and glutes. However, this exercise is a good combination of standard squat and deadlift.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place the bar in the crook of your elbows. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes facing forward.
  • Step 2

    Start the good morning by pushing your hips back and leaning forward while holding the bar in the same position. When your back is parallel to the floor, straighten your hips to return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Zercher Good Morning targets Biceps, Delts, Glutes, Hamstrings, Upper Back as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Try not to lift your shoulders during the exercise. Pull your shoulders back and keep your chest up throughout the exercise.
  • The movement should be in the hips, not the knees. Keep your weight on your heels throughout the exercise.