GOOD MORNING

Learn How To Do Good Morning And Its Benefits

HOW TO DO GOOD MORNING EXERCISE

How to Perform the Good Morning Exercise:

  1. Begin by maintaining an upright posture, with a barbell positioned behind your neck and resting on your upper back. Keep your knees slightly bent, and ensure your spine remains in a neutral alignment.

  2. Initiate the movement by slightly bending your knees and hips, starting to lean forward under full control. Maintain an upward chin position; this prevents any rounding of your back during the exercise.

  3. Continue the forward lean by pivoting at your hips, progressively lowering your chest while keeping your back in a neutral position. Allow your knees to flex slightly as you descend.

  4. Flex forward as much as your body comfortably allows. With practice, you may achieve a position where your back is parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position while exhaling.

Benefits of the Good Morning Exercise:

The Good Morning exercise is a dynamic hip hinge movement that provides several benefits:

  1. Strengthening Your Lower Body: It effectively targets your back, hamstrings, glutes, and adductors, enhancing strength and muscle development in these areas.

  2. Enhancing Back Strength and Flexibility: When executed correctly, the Good Morning exercise strengthens the back while also promoting flexibility. It helps maintain a neutral back position during various activities.

  3. Gradual Progression: If you're new to this exercise, it's advisable to start with an empty barbell or minimal weight. This allows you to safely build strength and perfect your form before increasing the load.

MUSCLE GROUPS

Primary:

Erector Spinae

Equipment:

No Equipment

Hip

Leg