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Good morning

With the barbell on your upper back, you hinge forward from your hips and come back up. A demanding exercise for the hamstrings and spinal erectors, and an excellent way to learn to feel the hip hinge.

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Hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors
Needed
Barbell and rack

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Injury prevention —

Stay well below your limit: this is not an exercise to go heavy on. Stop as soon as your back no longer stays flat.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Good morning train?

Hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors

What do you need for the Good morning?

Barbell and rack

How do you avoid injuries in the Good morning?

Stay well below your limit: this is not an exercise to go heavy on. Stop as soon as your back no longer stays flat.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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