Bodyweight Good Morning
Description
The bodyweight good morning performs a good morning hip hinge with no external weight — hands behind the head (prisoner position). It teaches the hip hinge pattern and warms up the hamstrings and lower back before heavier training.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Good Morning Instructions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Place hands behind your head.
- Brace your core. Keep your back flat.
- Push your hips straight back and hinge forward at the waist.
- Continue until your torso is roughly parallel to the floor.
- Feel the stretch in your hamstrings.
- Drive your hips forward to stand. Squeeze your glutes.
- Maintain a flat back throughout.
- Aim for 12 to 15 reps as a warm-up.
Bodyweight Good Morning Form & Visual
Bodyweight Good Morning Benefits
- Teaches the hip hinge pattern with no load
- Warms up the hamstrings and lower back
- No equipment needed
- Builds body awareness
- Progression toward loaded good mornings
- Excellent warm-up exercise
Bodyweight Good Morning Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Erector spinae
- Core (stabilizer)
