Good Morning

What is Good Morning? The good morning is a compound exercise that primarily targets the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. It involves bending at the hips while keeping a slight bend in the knees, similar to the movement of bowing in a greeting.

Tutorial

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
2. Keeping your back straight, hinge at the hips by pushing your glutes back while maintaining a slight bend in your knees.
3. Lower your torso until it is parallel to the floor or as far as your flexibility allows.
4. Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.

Common Mistakes

• Rounding the back: Avoid rounding your back during the movement to prevent injury.

• Using too much weight: Start with lighter weights to master the form before progressing to heavier weights. - Overarching the lower back: Keep a neutral spine to prevent strain on the lower back.

Tips for Better Results

• Engage your core throughout the movement to stabilize your spine.

• Focus on hip hinge movement rather than squatting down. - Control the descent and ascent to maximize muscle engagement.

Muscles Worked

• Primary Muscles: Lower back, hamstrings, glutes - Secondary Muscles: Core, calves