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Good Morning

Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Abdominals, Glutes, Lower Back
Equipment
Barbell
Level
intermediate

Good Morning demonstration

Good Morning, starting position
Good Morning, starting position
Good Morning, finishing position
Good Morning, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Begin with a bar on a rack at shoulder height. Rack the bar across the rear of your shoulders as you would a power squat, not on top of your shoulders. Keep your back tight, shoulder blades pinched together, and your knees slightly bent. Step back from the rack.
  2. 2Begin by bending at the hips, moving them back as you bend over to near parallel. Keep your back arched and your cervical spine in proper alignment.
  3. 3Reverse the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings. Continue until you have returned to the starting position.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
HamstringsAbdominalsGlutesLower Back

Exercise Details

Category
Powerlifting
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Good Morning work?

Good Morning primarily targets the Hamstrings. It also works the Abdominals, Glutes, Lower Back as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Good Morning?

Good Morning requires Barbell.

Is Good Morning suitable for beginners?

Good Morning is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Good Morning

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.