Legs
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Good Morning
Good Morning is an intermediate-level leg exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the core, glutes, and back.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Legs
Good Morning also involves core, glutes, back.
Powerlifting
Movement pattern: hinge. This is a compound exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Good Morning
- Begin 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.
- Begin 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.
- Reverse the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings. Continue until you have returned to the starting position.
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FAQ
Common questions about Good Morning.
What muscles does Good Morning work?
Good Morning primarily trains the legs and also involves the core, glutes, and back.
Is Good Morning beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for Good Morning?
This variation uses a barbell.
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