1 / 6Good Morning
With a bar on your upper back, you bow forward at the hips with a flat back and stand back up. It strengthens the hamstrings, glutes and lower back.
LegsBackGlutes
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Barbell, Squat rack
- Main muscle
- Legs
- Also works
- Back, Glutes
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–12
- Rest
- 90 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Rest a barbell on your upper back and stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2Keep a slight bend in your knees and your back flat.
- 3Hinge at the hips until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
- 4Squeeze your glutes to stand back up.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Bending the knees so much it becomes a squat
- Going heavy before the movement feels natural
Tips
- Start with an empty bar or a broomstick
- Push your hips back and keep a slight bend in the knees
- Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings, usually with the torso near level
Questions
Is the good morning bad for the back?
Not with a flat back and a light weight. It actually strengthens the back muscles.
How heavy?
Much lighter than your squat. Three sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps.
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