Good Morning
The Good Morning primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Semitendinosus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Hip hinge exercise with bar on shoulders emphasizing lower back and hamstrings.
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Hinge |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Semitendinosus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Primary Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Primary Muscle Semitendinosus (hamstrings)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Semimembranosus (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position barbell on back of shoulders and grasp bar to sides. Execution: Keeping back straight, bend hips to lower torso forward until parallel to floor. Raise torso until hips are extended. Repeat. Comments: Begin with very light weight and add additional weight gradually to allow adequateadaptation. Throughout lift, keep back and knees straight. Do not lower weight beyond mild stretch through hamstrings. Full range of motion will vary from person to person depending onflexibility. Also seeBent Knee Goodmorningemphasizing Glutes.
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