Good Mornings

Bodyweight Good Mornings:

  1. Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. Hand Position: Place hands on hips or behind your head.
  3. Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
  4. Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
  5. Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.

Dumbbell Good Mornings:

  1. Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides or resting on your shoulders.
  2. Hand Position: Hold dumbbells securely.
  3. Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
  4. Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
  5. Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.

Barbell Good Mornings:

  • Bar Position: Ensure the barbell is on your traps, not your neck.
  1. Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell on traps (not neck).
  2. Hand Position: Grip barbell securely with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
  4. Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
  5. Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.

Tips:

  • Breathing: Inhale as you lower, exhale as you rise.
  • Core Engagement: Keep core tight throughout.
  • Avoid: Rounding your back or overextending.