Band Good Morning
The Band Good Morning primarily works the Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a band compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Place a band around your shoulders and hinge at the hips with a straight back.
| Equipment | Band |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Hinge |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Secure resistance band at appropriate anchor point. Grasp band with firm grip. Execution: Push hips back while maintaining flat back, lowering torso toward floor. Drive hips forward to return to upright position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus.
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