Bodyweight Good Morning
Description
This exercise involves standing with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind the head, then bending forward at the hips while keeping the back straight and returning to the starting position. It primarily targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Good Morning Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight as you hinge forward at the hips.
- Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then use your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Bodyweight Good Morning Form & Visual
Bodyweight Good Morning Benefits
- Strengthens the lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Targets the hamstrings and glutes
- Can be done without equipment
- Helps improve posture and balance
Bodyweight Good Morning Muscles Worked
- Erector Spinae
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Abdominals
Bodyweight Good Morning Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Good Morning
- Dumbbell Good Morning
- Kettlebell Good Morning
- Resistance Band Good Morning
- Single Leg Good Morning
- Sumo Stance Good Morning
- Seated Good Morning
- Standing Good Morning