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Good Morning
The good morning is a hip-hinge exercise that strengthens the hamstrings, glutes and lower back, reinforcing a strong hinge pattern.
BarbellBackIntermediate
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Focus
- Back
- Level
- Intermediate
- Suggested sets
- 3 sets of 8–12 reps.
- Muscles worked
- HamstringsLower backGlutes
How to do it
- 1Rest a barbell across your upper back as you would for a squat.
- 2Stand with your feet hip- to shoulder-width apart and a soft bend in your knees.
- 3Brace your core and push your hips back, hinging your torso forward.
- 4Lower until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings with a flat back.
- 5Drive your hips forward to stand back up and repeat.
Tips & tricks
- Keep your back flat and neutral throughout the movement.
- Push your hips back rather than just bending your knees.
- Start light — this move exposes any loss of back position quickly.
Common mistakes
- Rounding your back as you hinge forward.
- Turning it into a squat by bending the knees too much.
- Going too heavy before the pattern is solid.
